Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260651 C02 Specific Excavation Requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1678050.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Date: 10/23/2023 2
Initial Penalty: $2,679.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 09/22/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0521400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 10/23/2023
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/23/2023 | $0.00 | 10/23/2023 | Other | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/22/2023 | $2,679.00 | 10/23/2023 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.651(c)(2):Means of egress from trench excavations. A stairway, ladder, ramp or other safe means of egress shall be located in trench excavations that are 4 feet (1.22 m) or more in depth so as to require no more than 25 feet (7.62 m) of lateral travel for employees. On or about June 21, 2023 the employer failed to ensure the employee working in the excavation had proper means of egress. The employee did not have a ladder in the 7 foot deep excavation to utilize as a means of egress. Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d).