Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260651 J02 Specific Excavation Requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1297887.015
Citation: 01001B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 12/24/2019 2
Initial Penalty: $9,959.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 08/06/2018
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0627500
Contest Date: 08/24/2018
Final Order: 09/24/2019
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 09/24/2019 | $0.00 | 12/24/2019 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 08/27/2018 | $9,959.00 | 08/23/2018 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/06/2018 | $9,959.00 | 08/23/2018 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001B Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.651(j)(2): Protection was not provided by placing and keeping excavated or other materials or equipment at least 2 feet (.61m) from the edge of excavations, or by the use of retaining devices that were sufficient to prevent materials or equipment from falling or rolling into excavations, or by a combination of both if necessary. On or about February 27, 2018 employees were exposed to a cave-in/crush-by hazard because the spoil pile was not kept at least 2 feet away from the edge of the excavation.