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Standard Cited: 19260651 C02 Specific Excavation Requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1819107.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $4,965.00
Current Penalty: $4,965.00
Issuance Date: 10/09/2025
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0317300
Contest Date: 11/13/2025
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | C: Contested | 11/13/2025 | $4,965.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/09/2025 | $4,965.00 | 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) On or about April 16, 2025, at the south end of the Dover-Kenton roadway expansion, the CSHO observed a ladder lying next to an open trench approximately 8 feet deep, where two employees were working without a means of egress, exposing employees to entrapment during a cave-in.