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Standard Cited: 19260651 K01 Specific Excavation Requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1232463.015
Citation: 01002A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $3,803.00
Current Penalty: $3,000.00
Issuance Date: 07/07/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 07/28/2017
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0317900
Contest Date:
Final Order: 07/27/2017
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 07/27/2017 | $3,000.00 | 07/28/2017 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/07/2017 | $3,803.00 | 07/24/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002A Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.651(k)(1): Daily inspections of excavations, the adjacent areas, and protective systems were not made by a competent person for evidence of a situation that could have resulted in possible cave-ins or other hazardous conditions: a) Ferry Market Construction site, New Hope PA - On or about May 8, 2017, A daily inspection of a trench had not been conducted by a competent person for evidence of a situation that could result in a collapse. Abatement note: Among other feasible means of abatement would be to provide training for employees in excavation safety and/or a competent person training course to ensure the designated competent person has the ability to conduct daily inspection of excavations for evidence of collapse, deficiencies in protective systems, and other hazards employees may be exposed to.