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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260651 J01 Specific Excavation Requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1662875.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $7,590.00
Current Penalty: $3,795.00
Issuance Date: 04/24/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0317500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/22/2023
Related Event Code (REC): I
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 05/22/2023 | $3,795.00 | Other | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/24/2023 | $7,590.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
1926.651(j)(1) Adequate protection was not provided to protect employees from loose rock or soil that could pose a hazard by falling or rolling from an excavation face: (a) Jobsite: On or about April 11, 2023, two employees were working in a trench box which on one end did not have a protective barrier to protect employees from the potential hazard of falling loose rock. Although there was no evidence of a current hazard of falling rock or material, upon OSHA?s request, the employer placed a protective barricade at the one end, prior to any employees reentering the trench box.