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Standard Cited: 19260652 D03 Requirements for protective systems.
Inspection Nr: 1610550.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $9,116.00
Current Penalty: $5,129.00
Issuance Date: 01/13/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0522500
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 | $5,129.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | C: Contested | 02/09/2023 | $9,116.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/13/2023 | $9,116.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.652(d)(3):When material or equipment that is used for protective systems is damaged, a competent person shall examine the material or equipment and evaluate its suitability for continued use. If the competent person cannot assure the material or equipment is able to support the intended loads or is otherwise suitable for safe use, then such material or equipment shall be removed from service, and shall be evaluated and approved by a registered professional engineer before being returned to service. a. On or about July 26, 2022, at the jobsite located at 917 Whitethorne Ave., Columbus, OH 43223, Underground Utilities Inc., did not ensure that the trench box used along the main line trench was removed from service when damaged spreader bars were identified, thereby exposing employees to cave in hazards.