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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260651 K01 Specific Excavation Requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1656603.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $10,938.00
Current Penalty: $10,938.00
Issuance Date: 09/07/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 10/25/2023
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0830500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 10/18/2023
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/18/2023 | $10,938.00 | 10/25/2023 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/07/2023 | $10,938.00 | 10/25/2023 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 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: (a) 7201 East Quincy Avenue, Denver, CO 80237: On or about March 15, 2023, and at times prior, when the competent person found evidence of hazardous conditions, he failed to remove the employees from the trench. Employees were exposed to cave-in hazards while repairing/rerouting a broken sewer line. During the repair, excessive accumulations of water, sloughing and undermining of the sidewalks and residential foundation occurred.