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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260651 K02 Specific Excavation Requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1346708.015
Citation: 01002B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 10/16/2018 2
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 10/10/2018
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 1032500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 11/13/2018
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/10/2018 | $0.00 | 10/16/2018 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002B 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) Jobsite: On or about September 13, 2018 and at times prior thereto the designated competent person allowed employees to work in a 9 1/2 to 10 1/2 foot deep trench. The combination of a single 8 foot trench box with no end plate in place and benching of type C soil, exposed employees to the hazard of collapsing walls with soil entering the box from the top and unprotected end. Note) Certification of corrective action is required for this item.