Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260651 J02 Specific Excavation Requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1757129.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $11,292.00
Current Penalty: $6,666.00
Issuance Date: 09/06/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 6
Abatement Date: 09/25/2024
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0213400
Contest Date: 09/24/2024
Final Order: 04/07/2025
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 04/07/2025 | $6,666.00 | 09/25/2024 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 09/27/2024 | $11,292.00 | 09/25/2024 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/06/2024 | $11,292.00 | 09/25/2024 | 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 (.61m) 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. A) Concrete Systems, Inc. 98 Pluckemin Way, Bedminster NJ 07921 - The employer failed to ensure Heavy equipment (excavator) and soil spoil pile(s) were less than 2' from edge of excavation, exposing employees working in the excavation to struck by hazards while working below grade. Conditions noted on or about June 20, 2024