Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260652 A01 Requirements for protective systems.
Inspection Nr: 1691256.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $5,625.00
Current Penalty: $5,625.00
Issuance Date: 11/17/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0134000
Contest Date:
Final Order: 12/15/2023
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 12/15/2023 | $5,625.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/17/2023 | $5,625.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.652(a)(1): Each employee in an excavation was not protected from cave-ins by an adequate protective system designed in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.652 (b) or (c). Location: 56 King Street, Littleton, MA; On or about 08/16/2023, two employees were allowed to work inside an unprotected trenching excavation that ranged from 5.5 to 7.5 feet in depth and were exposed to a potential cave-in from the unsupported walls of the excavation.
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