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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260651 G01 I Specific Excavation Requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1501982.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $5,725.00
Current Penalty: $2,862.50
Issuance Date: 12/18/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 01/25/2021
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0626700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 02/25/2021
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Substance: 1480
Substance: 8890
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 02/25/2021 | $2,862.50 | 01/25/2021 | Other | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/18/2020 | $5,725.00 | 01/25/2021 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.651(g)(1)(i): Where oxygen deficiency (atmospheres containing less than 19.5 percent oxygen) or a hazardous atmosphere exists or could reasonably be expected to exist, such as in excavations in landfill areas or excavations in areas where hazardous substances are stored nearby, the atmospheres in the excavation shall be tested before employees enter excavations greater than 4 feet (1.22 m) in depth. a) On or about November 10, 2020, at a worksite near the intersection of FM 517 and Calder Drive, Dickinson, TX, the atmosphere was not tested inside an excavation when employees performed cutting and re-routing of a sewage transfer line, exposing employees to inhalation and explosive gas hazards.