Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260651 K01 Specific Excavation Requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1548555.015
Citation: 01001B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $14,502.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 02/15/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0213100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 03/14/2022
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/14/2022 | $0.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/15/2022 | $14,502.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001B Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.651(k)(1):An inspection of the excavations, the adjacent areas, and protective systems was not conducted by the competent person prior to the start of work and as needed throughout the shift: a) Southeast end of 41 Sitterly Rd property - On or about August 18, 2021 and at times prior thereto, employees were working inside of an excavation in excess of approximately 6' in depth with standing water that did not have any protection. A competent person was not on site to inspect the excavation prior to work or during the shift when accumulating water was in place. An employee was trapped due to a partial collapse in the excavation which resulted in an emergency rescue and hospitalization.