Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260651 K02 Specific Excavation Requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1264237.015
Citation: 01002A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $8,873.00
Current Penalty: $8,500.00
Issuance Date: 11/17/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 12/14/2017
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 1032500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 01/11/2018
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 01/11/2018 | $8,500.00 | 12/14/2017 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/17/2017 | $8,873.00 | 12/14/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002A Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.651(k)(2): Where the competent person found evidence of a situation that could result in possible cave-in, indications of failure of protective systems, hazardous atmospheres, or other hazardous conditions, exposed employee(s) was/were not removed from the hazardous area until the necessary precautions have been taken to ensure their safety. (a) On or about September 16, 207 and at times prior thereto, employees had not been removed from an excavation when the presence of information clearly showed hazards were present. NOTE: Abatement certification and documentation IS required for this item.