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Standard Cited: 19260651 J02 Specific Excavation Requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1757128.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $15,211.00
Current Penalty: $16,131.00
Issuance Date: 10/25/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0729300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 11/18/2024
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 11/18/2024 | $16,131.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/25/2024 | $15,211.00 | 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 (.61 m) 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 June 19, 2024, employees of Groundworks FRS LLC, dba: Foundation Recovery Systems were working at a residence located at 304 Hillcrest Boulevard in Ballwin, Missouri. The employer did not ensure spoils from the trench were placed at least 2 feet from the edge of the excavation. The spoils were placed under the carport on the concrete pad directly on the edge forming the trench wall.