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Standard Cited: 19260651 K01 Specific Excavation Requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1345325.015
Citation: 01001B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Not Completed - Worksite Changed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 11/15/2018
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 12/12/2018
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 1032500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 12/12/2018
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 12/12/2018 | $0.00 | 12/12/2018 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/15/2018 | $0.00 | 12/12/2018 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001B Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.651(k)(1): Daily inspections of excavations, the adjacent areas, and protective systems were not 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. Inspections were not conducted by the competent person prior to the start of work and as needed throughout the shift. a) GPS Coordinates 44.087856-111.279521: On September 4, 2018, and at times prior thereto, for the trench excavated, the employer did not ensure a "competent person" inspected trenches and excavations prior to the start of work and as needed throughout the shift. Employees were working to install a irrigation pipeline in an excavation at a depth ranging from approximately 4.0 to 10 feet. Inspections were not completed for the potential cave-in hazards on the site. Abatement certification AND documentation are required for this item.