Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260651 K01 Specific Excavation Requirements.
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Inspection Nr: 1522716.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $7,510.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 05/10/2021
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 05/14/2021
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0626600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 06/04/2021
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 06/04/2021 | $0.00 | 05/14/2021 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/10/2021 | $7,510.00 | 05/14/2021 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.651(k)(1): Daily inspections of excavations, the adjacent areas, and protective systems were not made by a competent person for evidence of a situation that could have resulted in possible cave-ins, indications of failure of protective systems, hazardous atmospheres, or other hazardous conditions On or about March 31, 2021, employees were exposed to a cave-in hazard when the employer did not ensure that a competent person conducted an inspection of the excavation before allowing employees to enter it.