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Standard Cited: 19260651 H01 Specific Excavation Requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1611793.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $5,801.00
Current Penalty: $5,801.00
Issuance Date: 01/04/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 01/31/2023
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0830400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 01/31/2023
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 01/31/2023 | $5,801.00 | 01/31/2023 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/04/2023 | $5,801.00 | 01/31/2023 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.651(h)(1): Employees worked in excavations in which there was accumulated water, or in excavations in which water was accumulating, without adequate precautions taken to protect employees against the hazards posed by water accumulation: (a)TE Underground LLC at East Arrowhead Parkway and South Six Mile Road, Sioux Falls, SD 57110: On or about and at times prior to August 2, 2022, the employer did not ensure that employees were protected against the hazards associated with working in excavations with water accumulation by using either special support systems, water removal systems, or safety harnesses with lifelines. This condition exposed employees to cave-in hazards associated with trench wall cave-in.