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Standard Cited: 19260651 I03 Specific Excavation Requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1833981.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $4,965.00
Current Penalty: $3,900.00
Issuance Date: 12/15/2025
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 06/08/2026
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0830600
Contest Date: 01/14/2026
Final Order: 05/06/2026
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 05/06/2026 | $3,900.00 | 06/08/2026 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 01/14/2026 | $4,965.00 | 01/22/2026 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/15/2025 | $4,965.00 | 01/22/2026 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.651(i)(3): Sidewalks, pavements, or appurtenant structures had been undermined and a support system or another method was not provided to protect employees from the possible collapse of such structures: (a) R. Nichols Civil Contractors LLC: On or about June 27, 2025, employees were exposed to cave-in hazards while attempting to repair a water main in an unprotected trench in excess of 5 feet in depth. The employer failed to protect each employee from possible collapse of the pavement on the side of the trench by the ladder. The pavement was observed to be undermined on that side.