Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260651 B01 Specific Excavation Requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1345316.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $6,630.00
Current Penalty: $6,630.00
Issuance Date: 02/22/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 03/06/2019
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 1032500
Contest Date: 03/29/2019
Final Order: 09/25/2019
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 | 09/25/2019 | $6,630.00 | 03/06/2019 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 04/01/2019 | $6,630.00 | 03/06/2019 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/22/2019 | $6,630.00 | 03/06/2019 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.651(b)(1): The estimated location of utility installations, such as sewer, telephone, fuel, electric, water lines, or any other underground installations that reasonably may be expected to be encountered during excavation work, was not determined prior to opening an excavation. (a) On or about September 6, 2018, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not contact dig line to have underground utility lines located before digging an approximate 7-8 foot deep trench near natural gas lines. Note: Abatement certification is required for this item.