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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260652 G01 II Requirements for protective systems.
Inspection Nr: 1821596.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $11,917.00
Current Penalty: $5,958.50
Issuance Date: 07/18/2025
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 08/13/2025
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0522500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/12/2025
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/12/2025 | $5,958.50 | 08/13/2025 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/18/2025 | $11,917.00 | 08/13/2025 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.652(g)(1)(ii):Shields shall be installed in a manner to restrict lateral or other hazardous movement of the shield in the event of the application of sudden lateral loads. a. Located at or near 6050 East Broad Street, Columbus Ohio, 43213: On or about April 30, 2025 and times prior, employees were exposed to cave-in and crushing hazards while working inside a trench where the employer did not ensure that the trench box was installed to restrict lateral movement. A 3-4 foot gap was between the trench shield walls and the face of the trench on both sides which exposed employees to a struck-by hazards in the event of lateral movement coming from a sudden shift in lateral loads.