Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260651 H01 Specific Excavation Requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1707992.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 12/22/2023 2
Initial Penalty: $10,046.00
Current Penalty: $7,032.20
Issuance Date: 12/01/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0625400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 01/02/2024
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 01/02/2024 | $7,032.20 | 12/22/2023 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/01/2023 | $10,046.00 | 12/22/2023 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.651(h)(1): Employees were working in excavations in which there was accumulated water, or excavations in which water was accumulating, and adequate precautions had not been taken to protect employees against the hazards posed by water accumulation. On or about November 2, 2023, employees were installing wastewater utility pipe in the bottom of an excavation up to approximately 10 feet deep where water was present, exposing employees to a cave-in hazard.