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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260651 K02 Specific Excavation Requirements.
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Inspection Nr: 1785575.015
Citation: 01002B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 02/21/2025
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 03/07/2025
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0523300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 03/13/2025
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/13/2025 | $0.00 | 03/07/2025 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/21/2025 | $0.00 | 03/07/2025 | 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. On or about October 31, 2024, the competent person found an accumulation of water at the bottom of a trench which increased the likelihood of a possible cave-in where employees were installing drainage pipes and tracer wire for locating the drainage pipes and the exposed employees were not removed from the hazardous area until the necessary precautions such as installing cave in protection where employees were working in and/or near the edge of the trench.