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Standard Cited: 19260651 I01 Specific Excavation Requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1234376.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $12,675.00
Current Penalty: $2,750.00
Issuance Date: 11/17/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0317500
Contest Date: 11/30/2017
Final Order: 01/04/2021
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 01/04/2021 | $2,750.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | C: Contested | 01/16/2018 | $12,675.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/17/2017 | $12,675.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.651(i)(1): Where the stability of adjoining buildings, walls, or other structures was endangered by excavation operations, support systems such as shoring, bracing or underpinning was not provided to ensure the stability of such structures for the protection of employees: a) Jobsite, 208 & 210 Country Drive, Belle Vernon, PA: On May 22, 2017, a French drain was uncovered while excavating for the installation of a new storm sewer, was not supported, the previously disturbed soil surrounding it became loose and fell down into the trench along with other soil from that side of the trench, resulting in the trench collapse. There also were landscaping rocks on the edge of the excavation, directly above the area where the French drain was located, adding additional weight to the side of the trench. No measures were taken to shore, brace or support this area.