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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260651 B01 Specific Excavation Requirements.
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Inspection Nr: 1776955.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $3,687.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 12/02/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 12/27/2024
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0830100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 12/23/2024
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 12/23/2024 | $0.00 | 12/27/2024 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/02/2024 | $3,687.00 | 12/27/2024 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.651(b)(1): The estimated location of utility installations, such as sewer, telephone, fuel, electric, water lines, or any other underground installations that reasonably may be expected to be encountered during excavation work, shall be determined prior to opening an excavation. a) 1309 Crist Dr, Billings, MT, 59105: On or about September 20, 2024, and at times prior, employees were exposed to hazards such as, but not limited to, fire, explosion, and shock hazards while digging a trench to repair a broken sewer line. The employer failed to conduct line and utilities locates to identify lines such as gas and underground electrical lines prior to digging the trench.