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Standard Cited: 19260651 C02 Specific Excavation Requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1396803.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $5,304.00
Current Penalty: $3,000.00
Issuance Date: 07/30/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 08/23/2019
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0830400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/16/2019
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/16/2019 | $3,000.00 | 08/23/2019 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/30/2019 | $5,304.00 | 08/23/2019 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A 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)Midwest Excavating, LLC at 735 East El Dorado Court, Sioux Falls, SD 57108: On or about and at times prior to April 29, 2019, the employer did not ensure a safe means of egress was located in an excavation over four feet in depth for employee use. An employee working within the trench excavation was not provided with egress after the stepladder was removed. This condition exposed an employee to the hazard of trench cave-in.