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Standard Cited: 19260651 C02 Specific Excavation Requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1794542.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $6,620.00
Current Penalty: $3,310.00
Issuance Date: 02/12/2025
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0522500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/14/2025
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/14/2025 | $3,310.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/12/2025 | $6,620.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.651(c)(2):Means of egress from trench excavations. A stairway, ladder, ramp or other safe means of egress shall be located in trench excavations that are 4 feet (1.22 m) or more in depth so as to require no more than 25 feet (7.62 m) of lateral travel for employees. a) Located at 6809 Hamilton Road, Westerville, Ohio, 43081: On or about December 19, 2024, the employer failed to ensure employees had the proper means of egress for the employees working in a trench approximately 8 feet 2 inches deep while installing a storm drain line. Employees had to climb from the side walls and/or spreader bars of the trench box to egress the trench.