Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260651 J01 Specific Excavation Requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1708399.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $6,453.00
Current Penalty: $6,453.00
Issuance Date: 04/03/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 05/01/2024
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0830600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 04/29/2024
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 04/29/2024 | $6,453.00 | 05/01/2024 | Other | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/03/2024 | $6,453.00 | 05/01/2024 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 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) On or about November 3, 2023, the exposing employer, Ovation Plumbing, Inc., did not ensure employees, who were required to engage in a sewer line repair, were protected from hazards posed by loose rock or soil falling from the face of the excavation. This exposed employees to struck-by and crushing hazards.
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