Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260651 C02 Specific Excavation Requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1393443.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $5,304.00
Current Penalty: $1,500.00
Issuance Date: 09/23/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 10/03/2019
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0420100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 10/15/2019
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/15/2019 | $1,500.00 | 10/03/2019 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/23/2019 | $5,304.00 | 10/03/2019 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.651(c)(2): Means of egress from trench excavations. A stairway, ladder, ramp or other safe means of egress shall be located in trench excavations that are 4 feet (1.22 m) or more in depth so as to require no more than 25 feet (7.62 m) of lateral travel for employees. (a) Fort Knox Army Installation - Sewer line replacement project located at 7955 Wilson Road: A worker was working in a trench probing for the existing sewer line and the employer did not provide safe means access and egress.