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Standard Cited: 19260651 K01 Specific Excavation Requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1503096.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $10,513.00
Current Penalty: $7,885.00
Issuance Date: 04/06/2021
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0213600
Contest Date: 04/27/2021
Final Order: 09/20/2021
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 09/20/2021 | $7,885.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | C: Contested | 04/27/2021 | $10,513.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/06/2021 | $10,513.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.651(k)(1): An inspection of the excavations, the adjacent areas, and protective systems was not conducted by the competent person prior to the start of work and as needed throughout the shift: a) On or about 11/18/2020 at a water line project located at 3355 Lake Shore Road, Hamburg, New York; two employees were in an excavation to cap an abandoned water line. The excavation was approximately 6'-0" feet deep with vertical walls and not properly protected from cave-ins. The competent person did not inspect the excavation to properly evaluate soil conditions, determine actual depth, identify adequate cave-in protection and other hazardous conditions. NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED