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Standard Cited: 19260651 C02 Specific Excavation Requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1757128.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $10,140.00
Current Penalty: $16,131.00
Issuance Date: 10/25/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0729300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 11/18/2024
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 11/18/2024 | $16,131.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/25/2024 | $10,140.00 | Serious |
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 June 19, 2024, employees of Groundworks FRS LLC, dba: Foundation Recovery Systems were working at a residence located at 304 Hillcrest Boulevard in Ballwin, Missouri. The employer did not ensure a safe means of egress was located in trench areas where employees were installing piers under the foundation of the home. The trench measured approximately 17 feet long and ranged in depths of 5 to 10 feet deep. The employees working in and around the trench were exposed to struck-by and engulfment hazards.