Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260651 K02 Specific Excavation Requirements.
Inspection Nr: 896722.015
Citation: 01002A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 06/17/2013
Initial Penalty: $2,000.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 05/21/2013
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC): R
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0729300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 06/14/2013
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 06/14/2013 | $0.00 | 06/17/2013 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/21/2013 | $2,000.00 | 06/17/2013 | 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 a possible cave-in, exposed employees were not removed from the hazardous area until the necessary precautions have been taken to ensure their safety: JOB SITE: 1201 S. Fifth Street, Saint Charles, MO 63365, at this work site, the employer failed to remove the exposed worker from a hazardous condition. The employer allowed a worker to enter an open excavation, approximately 6 feet 7 inches deep, without any form of protective systems.