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Standard Cited: 19260651 C02 Specific Excavation Requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1144643.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Not Completed - Employer Out of Business
Initial Penalty: $4,988.00
Current Penalty: $4,988.00
Issuance Date: 10/04/2016
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 10/31/2016
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 1032500
Contest Date: 10/26/2016
Final Order: 10/26/2016
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | C: Contested | 10/31/2016 | $4,988.00 | 10/31/2016 | Serious | |
| Penalty | W: Empr Withdrew | 10/26/2016 | $4,988.00 | 10/31/2016 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/04/2016 | $4,988.00 | 10/31/2016 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.651(c)(2): A stairway, ladder, ramp or other safe means of egress was not located in trench excavations that are 4 feet (1.22 m) or more in depth so as to require no more than 25 feet (7.62 m) of lateral travel for employees. a) The employer did not ensure the use of an appropriate ladder or other safe means of egress while employees were working to install a sewer line in a trench at a depth ranging from 9.0-11.0 feet. Employees jumped in as ingress and/or utilized a steep slope in at the end of the trench as ingress/egress from the work location. Abatement certification AND documentation are required for this item.