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Standard Cited: 19260651 C02 Specific Excavation Requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1742032.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $31,939.00
Current Penalty: $16,000.00
Issuance Date: 09/16/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0626600
Contest Date: 10/10/2024
Final Order: 04/14/2025
Related Event Code (REC): I
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 04/14/2025 | $16,000.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | C: Contested | 10/11/2024 | $31,939.00 | Repeat | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/16/2024 | $31,939.00 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.651(c)(2):A stairway, ladder, ramp or other safe means of egress was not located in trench excavations that were 4 feet (1.22m) or more in depth so as to require no more than 25 feet (7.62m) of lateral travel for employees: On or about April 17, 2024, at a commercial construction site located at the intersection of Cypress Rosehill Road and Holderrieth Road in Tomball, Texas, employer failed to ensure a ladder or other safe means of egress, were located in a trench excavation deeper than 4 feet, while two employees were working in the trench excavation. The Clearwater Utilities, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard 29 CFR 1926.651(c)(2), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1559393, citation number 2, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on December 7, 2021, with respect to a workplace located on Holderrieth Road, Harris County, Texas.