Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260651 F Specific Excavation Requirements.
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Inspection Nr: 1300422.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $8,148.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 08/27/2018
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 09/05/2018
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0523300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/19/2018
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/19/2018 | $0.00 | 09/05/2018 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/27/2018 | $8,148.00 | 09/05/2018 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.651(f): When mobile equipment is operated adjacent to an excavation, or when such equipment is required to approach the edge of an excavation, and the operator does not have a clear and direct view of the edge of the excavation, a warning system shall be utilized such as barricades, hand or mechanical signals, or stop logs. If possible, the grade should be away from the excavation. On or about March 3, 2018, a T250 Bobcat was operated adjacent to an excavation, was required to approach the edge of the excavation, the operator did not have a clear view of the edge of the excavation, and the employer did not provide a warning system such as barricades, hand or mechanical signals, or stop logs.