Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260651 K02 Specific Excavation Requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1746079.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $16,131.00
Current Penalty: $13,000.00
Issuance Date: 11/01/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0213400
Contest Date: 11/05/2024
Final Order: 02/27/2025
Related Event Code (REC): A;I
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 02/27/2025 | $13,000.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | C: Contested | 11/07/2024 | $16,131.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/01/2024 | $16,131.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.651(k)(2): Where the competent person found evidence of a situation that could result in a possible cave-in, indications of failure of protective systems, hazardous atmospheres, or other hazardous conditions, exposed employees were not removed from the hazardous area until the necessary precautions have been taken to ensure their safety. A) 129 N 12th St Kenilworth, NJ 07033 - The competent person did not remove the labor/foreman who was involved in installing drainage and associated work from the top edge of an excavation that was 8 feet deep and not sloped or protected from caving in. Hazards noted on or about May 6, 2024