Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260651 B04 Specific Excavation Requirements.
This violation item has been deleted.
Inspection Nr: 1564024.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $11,167.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 05/04/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 05/31/2022
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0830400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/25/2022
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 05/25/2022 | $0.00 | 05/31/2022 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/04/2022 | $11,167.00 | 05/31/2022 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.651(b)(4): While the excavation was opened, underground installations were not protected, supported or removed as necessary to safeguard employees: (a)H & W Contracting, L.L.C. at 271st Street and Kerslake Place, Tea, SD 57064: On or about and at times prior to November 16, 2021, the employer did not ensure that multiple utilities, including a gas main, water line, electrical line and communication line were supported or protected. This condition exposed employees to potential hazards associated the release of hazardous energy from damaged utility lines.