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Standard Cited: 19260651 J02 Specific Excavation Requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1245837.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $8,873.00
Current Penalty: $4,400.00
Issuance Date: 12/13/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 01/10/2018
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0418100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 01/10/2018
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 01/10/2018 | $4,400.00 | 01/10/2018 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/13/2017 | $8,873.00 | 01/10/2018 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.651(j)(2): Protection was not provided by placing and keeping excavated or other materials or equipment at least 2 feet (.61m) from the edge of excavations, or by the use of retaining devices that were sufficient to prevent materials or equipment from falling or rolling into excavations, or by a combination of both if necessary. On or about July 10, 2017 at 195 Athens Highway, Loganville GA. a) 195 Athens Highway, Loganville, GA: On or about July 10, 2017, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to engulfment/cave-in hazards, in that shovels and a post hole digger was located within 2 feet of a trench of 7' in depth while employees were installing utility lines. b) 195 Athens Highway, Loganville, GA: On or about July 10, 2017, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to engulfment/cave-in hazards, in that excavated soil was located within 2 feet of a trench at 9' in depth while employees were installing utility lines.