Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260651 K01 Specific Excavation Requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1810114.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $7,282.00
Current Penalty: $7,282.00
Issuance Date: 06/30/2025
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 07/18/2025
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0627700
Contest Date: 07/09/2025
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Substance: S777
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | C: Contested | 07/09/2025 | $7,282.00 | 07/18/2025 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/30/2025 | $7,282.00 | 07/18/2025 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.651(k)(1): Daily inspections of excavations, the adjacent areas, and protective systems werenot made by a competent person for evidence of a situation that could result in possible cave-ins, indications of failure of protective systems, hazardous atmospheres, or other hazardous conditions. An inspection was not conducted by the competent person prior to the start of work and as needed throughout the shift. Inspections were also not made after every rainstorm or other hazard increasing occurrence. On or about March 10, 2025, at the north side of the worksite, employees were working in a excavation and a competent person had not inspected the excavation prior to the commencement of the work activities.