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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260652 G01 III Requirements for protective systems.
This violation item has been deleted.
Inspection Nr: 1218854.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Not Completed - Solicitor Advised
Initial Penalty: $4,183.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 09/12/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 09/13/2017
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 1032500
Contest Date: 10/03/2017
Final Order: 10/04/2018
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 10/04/2018 | $0.00 | 09/13/2017 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 10/13/2017 | $4,183.00 | 09/13/2017 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/12/2017 | $4,183.00 | 09/13/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.652(g)(1)(iii): Employees are not protected from the hazard of cave-ins when entering or exiting the area protected by shields. (a) The employer does not ensure workers are protected from cave-ins when exiting trench shields. This was most recently observed on March 22, 2017 where an employee of Titan Technologies, Inc. was exposed to cave-in hazards when entering or exiting the trench box in an excavation of Type C soil measuring approximately 10' wide, 13' long and 7.2' deep. Employees were entering the excavation at the east side where the excavation had been benched. Note: Abatement certification AND supporting documentation are required for this item.