Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260652 E02 I Requirements for protective systems.
Inspection Nr: 1465355.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $7,711.00
Current Penalty: $4,500.00
Issuance Date: 04/07/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 04/15/2020
Gravity:
Report ID: 0627700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 04/27/2020
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 04/27/2020 | $4,500.00 | 04/15/2020 | Other | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/07/2020 | $7,711.00 | 04/15/2020 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.652(e)(2)(i): Excavation of material to a level no greater than 2 feet (.61m) below the bottom of the members of the support system was allowed when there were indications while the trench was open of a possible loss of soil from behind or below the bottom of the support system: On or about February 20, 2020, at an excavation site, an employee was observed working within a trench greater than five feet deep with the bottom of protective system elevated more than two feet above the trench floor. The employee was exposed to struck by and crushing hazards.