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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260651 C02 Specific Excavation Requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1776955.015
Citation: 01002A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $6,452.00
Current Penalty: $3,000.00
Issuance Date: 12/02/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 12/27/2024
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0830100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 12/23/2024
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 12/23/2024 | $3,000.00 | 12/27/2024 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/02/2024 | $6,452.00 | 12/27/2024 | 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) 1309 Crist Dr, Billings, MT, 59105: On or about September 20, 2024, and at times prior, employees were exposed entrapment hazards while repairing a broken sewer line. In the event the trench started to collapse, employees were required to use an A-Frame ladder that was approximately 24 inches below the top of the excavation to exit the trench.