Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260651 J02 Specific Excavation Requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1656404.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $11,050.00
Current Penalty: $6,630.00
Issuance Date: 07/31/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0626600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/05/2023
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/05/2023 | $6,630.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/31/2023 | $11,050.00 | 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. On or about March 14, 2023, employees were exposed to an engulfment hazard while working in an excavation without the spoils pile being at least 2 feet from the edge of the trench.