Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260651 J02 Specific Excavation Requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1640907.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $4,688.00
Current Penalty: $2,000.00
Issuance Date: 05/12/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 06/08/2023
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0830600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 06/06/2023
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 | 06/06/2023 | $2,000.00 | 06/08/2023 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/12/2023 | $4,688.00 | 06/08/2023 | 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, or by a combination of both if necessary. (a)17589 E Eastman Dr, Aurora CO 80013: On or about December 27, 2022, employees were not protected from excavated materials that could pose a hazard by falling into the trench. Employees were working in a trench where the spoil pile was located less than 2 feet from the edge of the trench. The spoil pile was not prevented from falling into the trench by means of a retaining device or by distance, exposing employees to crushing hazards. Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).