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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260651 J02 Specific Excavation Requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1656833.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $12,656.00
Current Penalty: $10,000.00
Issuance Date: 06/28/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 08/01/2023
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0627500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/18/2023
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/18/2023 | $10,000.00 | 08/01/2023 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/28/2023 | $12,656.00 | 07/05/2023 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.651(j)(2): Protection was not provided by placing and keeping excavated or other materials or equipment at least 2 feet (.61m) from the edge of excavations, or by the use of retaining devices that were sufficient to prevent materials or equipment from falling or rolling into excavations, or by a combination of both if necessary: On or about March 15, 2023, employees engaged in commercial construction (Trench) activities were exposed to cave-in hazards for not placing the spoil piles two feet from the edge of excavation.