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Standard Cited: 19260651 J02 Specific Excavation Requirements.
Inspection Nr: 949323.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $3,600.00
Current Penalty: $2,520.00
Issuance Date: 01/17/2014
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 02/07/2014
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0522300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 04/04/2014
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 01/28/2014 | $2,520.00 | 02/07/2014 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/17/2014 | $3,600.00 | 02/07/2014 | 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: On or about 11/19/13, during water main replacement activities, the employer did not ensure employees working in the 4.8 feet deep trench were protected from excavated materials that were directly at the edge of the trench.