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Standard Cited: 19260652 A01 Requirements for protective systems.
Inspection Nr: 1643583.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 08/01/2023 5
Initial Penalty: $140,633.00
Current Penalty: $75,316.00
Issuance Date: 07/06/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC): R
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0213900
Contest Date: 07/28/2023
Final Order: 07/22/2024
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 07/22/2024 | $75,316.00 | 08/01/2023 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 08/02/2023 | $140,633.00 | 08/01/2023 | Willful | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/06/2023 | $140,633.00 | 08/01/2023 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.652(a)(1):Each employee in an excavation was not protected from cave-ins by an adequate protective system: a) Bennet and Pacific Ave, Wildwood, NJ - The employer allowed workers to work in an trench, approximately 6 feet deep, 20 feet long and 4 feet wide in Type-C Soil (approximately 97% sand/gravel), with no trench protection system in place for the workers working in a trench thus exposing the employees to cave-in hazards. This condition was observed on or about January 12, 2023. NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.