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Standard Cited: 19260651 J02 Specific Excavation Requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1466203.015
Citation: 01001B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $9,445.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 05/12/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0214200
Contest Date: 06/24/2020
Final Order: 11/20/2020
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 11/20/2020 | $0.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | C: Contested | 07/20/2020 | $9,445.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/12/2020 | $9,445.00 | 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: a) Work site was located at 321 NJ 440, Jersey City, NJ 07305 Employees were working in an open trench that was approximately seven feet, four inches deep and approximately four feet, nine inches wide that had the spoils pile sitting on top of the sidewall with no set back from the top of the excavation. The spoils pile was approximately three feet high. Violation was observed on or about February 27, 2020.