Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260652 G02 Requirements for protective systems.
Inspection Nr: 1523458.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $10,728.00
Current Penalty: $6,000.00
Issuance Date: 09/27/2021
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 10/07/2021
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 1032500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 10/25/2021
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 | 10/25/2021 | $6,000.00 | 10/07/2021 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/27/2021 | $10,728.00 | 10/07/2021 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.652(g)(2): Excavation of earth material to a level greater than 2 feet (.61m) below the bottom of a shield system was present when the shield was not designed to resist the forces calculated for the full depth of the trench. a) On March 31, 2021: Employees were working to install a water line in an excavation at a depth ranging from 8.0 to 10.0 feet. Employees were working at the bottom of the trench where the shield was placed 3 feet 8 inches above the bottom of the trench.