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Standard Cited: 19260020 B02 General safety and health provisions.
Inspection Nr: 1641710.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $15,625.00
Current Penalty: $6,000.00
Issuance Date: 05/15/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 06/02/2023
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0317900
Contest Date: 05/30/2023
Final Order: 08/15/2024
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | R: Review Commission | 08/15/2024 | $6,000.00 | 06/02/2023 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 05/30/2023 | $15,625.00 | 06/02/2023 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/15/2023 | $15,625.00 | 06/02/2023 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2): The employer did not initiate and maintain a safety program which provides for frequent and regular inspections of jobsites, materials, and equipment to be made by a competent person (i.e., a person who is capable of identifying hazards): a) Worksite - On or about January 4, 2023, employees performed sanitary sewer infrastructure work that involved excavation and underground pipe installation. A frequent inspection of the jobsite was not conducted by a competent person to identify present hazards related to this work. Among other methods, feasible and acceptable means of abatement include, but are not limited to: Follow CAT Operations and Maintenance Manual 336F and 340F Excavators - page 270 - Make sure no personnel are on the machine or near the machine in order to prevent any personal injury.