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Standard Cited: 19260651 K02 Specific Excavation Requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1644744.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Not Completed - Worksite Changed
Initial Penalty: $6,875.00
Current Penalty: $2,500.00
Issuance Date: 02/10/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 05/01/2023
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0521400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 03/09/2023
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/09/2023 | $2,500.00 | 05/01/2023 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/10/2023 | $6,875.00 | 02/27/2023 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.651(k)(2):Where the competent person finds evidence of a situation that could result in a possible cave-in, indications of failure of protective systems, hazardous atmospheres, or other hazardous conditions, exposed employees shall be removed from the hazardous area until the necessary precautions have been taken to ensure their safety. On or about January 19, 2023, the competent person failed to remove an employee from the hazards associated with working in and around an unprotected trench at a depth of 5.7 feet. Abatement documentation is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).