Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260651 C02 Specific Excavation Requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1742887.015
Citation: 01002A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $5,807.00
Current Penalty: $5,807.00
Issuance Date: 09/24/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 10/25/2024
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0830400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 10/22/2024
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/24/2024 | $5,807.00 | 10/25/2024 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002A 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)Stone Hill Excavation, LLC at 351 South Douglas Street, Salem, SD 57058: On or about and at times prior to April 22, 2024, the employer did not ensure that a safe means of egress was available to employees conducting work within the unprotected excavation. This condition exposed employees to cave-in and crushing hazards associated with inadequate egress.