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Standard Cited: 19260651 K02 Specific Excavation Requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1609341.015
Citation: 01002A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $14,502.00
Current Penalty: $4,515.00
Issuance Date: 01/12/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 02/08/2023
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 1032500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 02/09/2023
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 | 02/09/2023 | $4,515.00 | 02/08/2023 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/12/2023 | $14,502.00 | 02/08/2023 | 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 July 20, 2022: two employees connecting pipe for new fire hydrants were initially working in a 5.8 foot trench without cave-in protection. After cave-in protection had been installed, employees were not provided a ladder, the trench box was not placed in a way to restrict lateral movement and end caps were not installed on the trench box. NOTE: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item.