Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260652 G01 II Requirements for protective systems.
Inspection Nr: 1609341.015
Citation: 01002B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 01/12/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 1032500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 02/09/2023
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 | 02/09/2023 | $0.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/12/2023 | $0.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002B Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.652(g)(1)(ii): Shields were not installed in a manner to restrict lateral or other hazardous movement of the shield in the event of the application of sudden lateral loads: a) On July 20, 2022: Employees worked inside a 5.8 foot trench box (E0050371) which was not adequately balanced. A heavy-duty pipe was placed between the trench box and the trench wall in an attempt to keep the box from moving. An employee was clearing dirt from inside the trench to connect pipe for new fire hydrants, and one employee was holding the pipe in position. Note* Abatement certification IS NOT required.