Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260651 C02 Specific Excavation Requirements.
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Inspection Nr: 999353.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $1,600.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 03/18/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 03/30/2015
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0418400
Contest Date: 04/09/2015
Final Order: 10/28/2015
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Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
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Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 10/28/2015 | $0.00 | 03/30/2015 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 04/14/2015 | $1,600.00 | 03/30/2015 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/18/2015 | $1,600.00 | 03/30/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.651(c)(2): A stairway, ladder, ramp or other safe means of egress was not located in trench excavations that were 4 feet (1.22m) or more in depth so as to require no more than 25 feet (7.62m) of lateral travel for employees: a) At the job site, on October 8, 2014, the employer did not ensure an employee was provided the proper means of access and egress from an excavation, that measured five feet in death with a spoil pile that measured three feet in height that was placed at the edge of the excavation, who was performing preparation work for the installation of force and reclaim sewage lines, exposing the employee to hazards associated with broken bones, sprains, bruises, and lacerations.