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Standard Cited: 19260651 C02 Specific Excavation Requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1719701.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $10,163.00
Current Penalty: $6,097.00
Issuance Date: 06/26/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 07/25/2024
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0418200
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/27/2024
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/27/2024 | $6,097.00 | 07/25/2024 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/26/2024 | $10,163.00 | 07/25/2024 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.651(c)(2): A stairway, ladder, ramp or other safe means of egress was not located in trench excavations that were 4 feet (1.22m) or more in depth so as to require no more than 25 feet (7.62m) of lateral travel for employees: a) Highway 27 North Lagrange, GA: On or about January 4, 2024, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to cave-in hazards, in that the employer did not ensure there was a safe means of egress for employees working in an unprotected trench. The trench measured approximately 25-feet long, 18-feet wide, and 7-feet deep, contained fissures and had a spoil located at the edge.