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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260651 K02 Specific Excavation Requirements.
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Inspection Nr: 1764741.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 09/24/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date:
Gravity:
Report ID: 0317500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 10/15/2024
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/15/2024 | $0.00 | Other | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/24/2024 | $0.00 | Other |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.651(k)(2): Where the competent person found evidence of a situation that could result in a possible cave-in, indications of failure of protective systems, hazardous atmospheres, or other hazardous conditions, exposed employees were not removed from the hazardous area until the necessary precautions had been taken to ensure their safety: a) Job site, near the corner of California Avenue and Superior Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA: On or about July 26, 2024, during excavation activities, the employer did not ensure that workers were removed from an excavation determined to be approximately 6 feet deep where it was determined that the existing protective system was not appropriate for the excavation and where there was no safe way to egress the excavation.