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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260651 I01 Specific Excavation Requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1529179.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $4,096.00
Current Penalty: $3,276.80
Issuance Date: 10/21/2021
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 10/27/2021
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0134000
Contest Date:
Final Order: 12/15/2021
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 12/15/2021 | $3,276.80 | 10/27/2021 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/21/2021 | $4,096.00 | 10/27/2021 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.651(i)(1): Where the stability of adjoining buildings, walls, or other structures was endangered by excavation operations, support systems such as shoring, bracing or underpinning was not provided to ensure the stability of such structures for the protection of employees. Location - 315 Winchester St. Newton, Ma On or about May 6, 2021, the employer did not ensure that a concrete wall that had failed had all load baring pressure removed and the wall shored, before instructing employees to excavate the wall.