Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260651 K02 Specific Excavation Requirements.
This violation item has been deleted.
Inspection Nr: 1591620.015
Citation: 01002B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 10/06/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 10/13/2022
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 1032500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 11/01/2022
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 11/01/2022 | $0.00 | 10/13/2022 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/06/2022 | $0.00 | 10/13/2022 | 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 a possible cave-in, indications of failure of protective systems, hazardous atmospheres, or other hazardous conditions, exposed employees were not removed from the hazardous area until the necessary precautions have been taken to ensure their safety: a) On April 19, 2022, and times prior the competent person on site did not ensure measures were taken for cave-in protection and support of an undermined sidewalk when employees entered and installed a commercial water line in an excavation that was between 5.3 and 6 feet-deep. Note) Certification of corrective action is required for this item.