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Standard Cited: 19260652 A01 Requirements for protective systems.
Inspection Nr: 1654083.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $10,246.00
Current Penalty: $6,660.00
Issuance Date: 03/20/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0522300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 04/04/2023
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 04/04/2023 | $6,660.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/20/2023 | $10,246.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.652(a)(1):Each employee in an excavation shall be protected from cave-ins by an adequate protective system designed in accordance with paragraph (b) or (c) of this section: On or about March 2, 2023, during the replacement of storm sewers and storm water catch basins at a worksite located at 107 Barberry Dive, Berea, Ohio, the employer did not ensure an employee working inside a trench at a varying depth of approximately 5.5 feet to 6.5 feet, was protected from cave-in hazards by an adequately designed protective system. The soil would have been classified as; Type "C", previously disturbed, cohesive soil, with water freely seeping.