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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260651 K02 Specific Excavation Requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1128746.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Repeat
Abatement Date: 04/05/2016 5
Initial Penalty: $4,000.00
Current Penalty: $2,000.00
Issuance Date: 03/10/2016
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0729300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 03/17/2016
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/17/2016 | $2,000.00 | 04/05/2016 | Repeat | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/10/2016 | $4,000.00 | 04/05/2016 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.651(k)(2): Where the competent person finds evidence of a situation that could result in a possible cave-in, indications of failure of protective systems, hazardous atmospheres, or other hazardous conditions, exposed employees shall be removed from the hazardous area until the necessary precautions have been taken to ensure their safety: JOB SITE: The Village of Montrachet, near 7166 Hwy N, OFallon, MO 63367, at this work site, the employer/competent person failed to remove the exposed worker from a hazardous condition. The employer allowed a worker to enter an open excavation, approximately 8 feet deep, without any form of protective systems. The Karrenbrock Excavating, LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1926.651(k)(2), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 896722, citation number 1, item number 2a and was affirmed as a final order on 06/28/2013, with respect to a workplace located at 1201 S. Fifth St., St. Charles, MO, 63301.