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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260651 C02 Specific Excavation Requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1629981.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Repeat
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $24,063.00
Current Penalty: $12,500.00
Issuance Date: 03/16/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 03/28/2023
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0830300
Contest Date: 04/07/2023
Final Order: 06/12/2023
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 06/12/2023 | $12,500.00 | 03/28/2023 | Repeat | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 04/07/2023 | $24,063.00 | 03/28/2023 | Repeat | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/16/2023 | $24,063.00 | 03/28/2023 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.651(c)(2): A stairway, ladder, ramp or other safe means of egress is not located in trench excavations that are 4 feet (1.22m) or more in depth so as to require no more than 25 feet (7.62m) of lateral travel for employees: (a) Bowers Excavating LLC: The employer is failing to provide safe means of egress for employees working in trenches or excavations. This violation was committed on October 24, 2022, at or near 47th Street NW and Cortez Circle in Mandan, North Dakota, employees were installing water lines in a trench of approximately 8 feet deep without a ladder or properly sloped ramp provided within 25 feet for emergency egress. Note: This company was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health standard or its equivalent standard, which was contained in OSHA Inspection Number 1439850, Citation 1, Item 1b, and was affirmed as a final order on December 4, 2019, with respect to a workplace located at or near 313 Fox Hills Parkway in Watford City, ND.