Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:

29 CFR 1926.651(k)(1):Daily inspections of excavations, the adjacent areas, and protective systems shall be made by a competent person for evidence of a situation that could result in possible cave-ins, indications of failure of protective systems, hazardous atmospheres, or other hazardous conditions. An inspection shall be conducted by the competent person prior to the start of work and as needed throughout the shift. Inspections shall also be made after every rainstorm or other hazard increasing occurrence. These inspections are only required when employee exposure can be reasonably anticipated. a) On or about February 28, 2025, located on a residential jobsite, an employee entered into an excavation 10 ft 5 in-depth and there was not an adequate inspection conducted before the work began by a competent person to ensure a means of access/egress and an adequate protective systems were provided were work was being completed in the trench.