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Standard Cited: 19260651 K01 Specific Excavation Requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1839404.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $4,965.00
Current Penalty: $2,000.00
Issuance Date: 08/08/2025
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 09/12/2025
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0522000
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/03/2025
Related Event Code (REC): I
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/03/2025 | $2,000.00 | 09/12/2025 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/08/2025 | $4,965.00 | 09/12/2025 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.651(k)(1):Daily inspections of excavations, the adjacent areas, and protective systems shall be made by a competent person for evidence of a situation that could result in possible cave-ins, indications of failure of protective systems, hazardous atmospheres, or other hazardous conditions. An inspection shall be conducted by the competent person prior to the start of work and as needed throughout the shift. Inspections shall also be made after every rainstorm or other hazard increasing occurrence. These inspections are only required when employee exposure can be reasonably anticipated. a) On or about July 24, 2025, the employer failed to ensure that daily inspections of the excavation was completed prior to initiating work to verify that the excavation was safe for employees to conduct plumbing work, in that no trench box was placed in the approximately 12 foot deep trench, exposing employees to cave in hazards.