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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260651 J02 Specific Excavation Requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1783098.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $91,025.00
Current Penalty: $50,000.00
Issuance Date: 04/17/2025
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0627700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/14/2025
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 05/14/2025 | $50,000.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/17/2025 | $91,025.00 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.651(j)(2): Protection was not provided by placing and keeping excavated or other materials or equipment at least 2 feet (0.61 m) from the edge of excavations, by using retaining devices that were sufficient to prevent materials or equipment from falling or rolling into excavations, or by a combination of both if necessary. On or about October 21, 2024, and at times prior to that date, on the north side near 915 E 33rd St. in Edmond, Oklahoma, employees were performing pipeline installation work activities in an excavation without ensuring that spoil piles were located more than two (2) feet from the wall of the excavation. B & H Construction LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent, 29 CFR 1926.651(j)(2), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1519070, citation number 2, item number 1, and was affirmed as a final order on July 16, 2021, regarding a workplace located at 2700 Telephone Rd, Moore, OK 73170.