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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260651 G01 I Specific Excavation Requirements.
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Inspection Nr: 1229985.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $6,972.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 08/17/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 09/06/2017
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0627500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/12/2017
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/12/2017 | $0.00 | 09/06/2017 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/17/2017 | $6,972.00 | 09/06/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.651(g)(1)(i): Where oxygen deficiency (atmosphere containing less than 19.5 percent oxygen) or a hazardous atmosphere existed or could reasonably be expected to exist, such as in excavations in landfill areas or excavations in areas where hazardous substances are stored nearby, the atmospheres in the excavation were not tested before employees entered excavations greater than 4 feet (1.22m) in depth: Construction Site: On or about May 04, 2017, the employer did not ensure the atmosphere was tested prior to employees entering an excavation greater than 4 feet deep at the Cimarron Canyon Unit One Sub-Division. This condition exposed employees to health hazards.