Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260651 K01 Specific Excavation Requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1609791.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $125,007.00
Current Penalty: $95,000.00
Issuance Date: 01/19/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 01/31/2023
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0112000
Contest Date: 01/31/2023
Final Order: 11/30/2023
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 11/30/2023 | $95,000.00 | 01/31/2023 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 02/16/2023 | $125,007.00 | 01/31/2023 | Willful | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/19/2023 | $125,007.00 | 01/31/2023 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
229 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: Location: Subdivision known as Laurelwood Farms located on Bolton Branch Road in Vernon CT: On or about 07/22/2022, the employer did not ensure that the trench and adjacent areas were inspected by a competent person prior to the start of work and as needed during the work.