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Standard Cited: 19260651 J02 Specific Excavation Requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1600870.015
Citation: 01002B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $10,151.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 08/12/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0522000
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/24/2022
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/24/2022 | $0.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/12/2022 | $10,151.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002B Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.651(j)(2):Employees shall be protected from excavated or other materials or equipment that could pose a hazard by falling or rolling into excavations. Protection shall be provided by placing and keeping such materials or equipment at least 2 feet (.61 m) from the edge of excavations, or by the use of retaining devices that are sufficient to prevent materials or equipment from falling or rolling into excavations, or by a combination of both if necessary. A.) On June 8, 2022, employees were exposed to cave in hazards while working in an unprotected trench where the spoils pile was at the edge of the unprotected trench.