Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002A Hazard:

29 CFR 1926.652(d)(2): Manufactured materials and equipment used for protective systems were not used and maintained in a manner that would have prevented employee exposure to hazards: a) On October 29, 2024, at the above addressed jobsite, the employer did not ensure that shields, such as the Trench Box #13332, were used in a manner that would prevent employee exposure to hazards, including movement of the box itself as it was suspended from an excavator while occupied. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.