Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260651 J02 Specific Excavation Requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1650058.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $6,250.00
Current Penalty: $1,560.00
Issuance Date: 02/27/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 03/23/2023
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0830600
Contest Date: 03/24/2023
Final Order: 03/04/2024
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 03/04/2024 | $1,560.00 | 03/23/2023 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 03/24/2023 | $6,250.00 | 03/23/2023 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/27/2023 | $6,250.00 | 03/23/2023 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.651(j)(2): Protection was not provided by placing and keeping excavated or other materials or equipment at least 2 feet (.61m) from the edge of excavations, or by the use of retaining devices that were sufficient to prevent materials or equipment from falling or rolling into excavations, or by a combination of both if necessary: (a) On or about February 8, 2023, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards created by working inside an unprotected excavation without the spoil pile being placed at least two feet away from the edge.