Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260651 J02 Specific Excavation Requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1610281.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $9,116.00
Current Penalty: $4,557.00
Issuance Date: 01/13/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 01/19/2023
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0524700
Contest Date: 02/06/2023
Final Order: 04/15/2024
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 04/15/2024 | $4,557.00 | 01/19/2023 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 02/07/2023 | $9,116.00 | 01/19/2023 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/13/2023 | $9,116.00 | 01/19/2023 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.651(j)(2): Employees were not protected from excavated or other materials or equipment that could pose a hazard by falling or rolling into excavations.; Protection shall be provided by placing and keeping such materials or equipment at least 2 feet (.61 m) from the edge of excavations, or by the use of retaining devices that are sufficient to prevent materials or equipment from falling or rolling into excavations, or by a combination of both if necessary: On or about July 26, 2022, at jobsite located at 222 Meigs St., Sandusky, OH 44870, Underground Utilities Inc. did not ensure that the excavated material or other material that could pose a hazard by falling or rolling into the trench was placed and kept at least two feet from the edge of the trench.