Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260651 J01 Specific Excavation Requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1144114.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $3,742.00
Current Penalty: $3,740.00
Issuance Date: 09/06/2016
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 09/07/2016
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0625400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/26/2016
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/26/2016 | $3,740.00 | 09/07/2016 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/06/2016 | $3,742.00 | 09/07/2016 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.651(j)(1): Adequate protection was not provided to protect employees from loose rock or soil that could pose a hazard by falling or rolling from an excavation face. On or about 28 April 2016 and at times prior thereto, four employees were performing excavation operations in an unprotected trench with a face consisting of loose rock and soil, exposing the employees to the hazard of being struck by falling rocks and soil.