Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260651 C02 Specific Excavation Requirements.
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Inspection Nr: 1812284.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $9,931.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 07/09/2025
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0521700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/04/2025
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
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Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/04/2025 | $0.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/09/2025 | $9,931.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.651(c)(2): A stairway, ladder, ramp or other safe means of egress was not located in trench excavations that were 4 feet (1.22m) or more in depth so as to require no more than 25 feet (7.62m) of lateral travel for employees: a) On or about March 20, 2025, at the above addressed jobsite, an employee was lifted out of an excavation approximately six (6) feet eight (8) inches in depth by the tool of a Caterpillar 340 hydraulic excavator Serial No. EFH30012, thereby exposing the employee to fall and struck by hazards. b) On or about March 20, 2025, at the above addressed jobsite, employees conducting storm sewer installation in an excavation approximately six (6) feet in depth did not have a safe means of egress.