Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260652 A01 Requirements for protective systems.
Inspection Nr: 762903.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $2,800.00
Current Penalty: $1,800.00
Issuance Date: 12/14/2012
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 12/20/2012
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0523400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 01/08/2013
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 01/08/2013 | $1,800.00 | 12/20/2012 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/14/2012 | $2,800.00 | 12/20/2012 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.652(a)(1): Each employee in an excavation shall be protected from cave-ins by an adequate protective system designed in accordance with paragraph (b) or (c) of this section except when: (a) The employer did not ensure that an employee in a trench ranging from 6.7 feet to 7.7 feet deep, was protected from cave-ins with an adequate protective system. This exposed employees to a trench collapse hazard.
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