Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260651 J02 Specific Excavation Requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1428102.015
Citation: 01002C
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 10/03/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 10/09/2019
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0521700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 10/22/2019
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/22/2019 | $0.00 | 10/09/2019 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/03/2019 | $0.00 | 10/09/2019 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002C Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.651(j)(2): Protection was not provided by placing and keeping excavated or other materials or equipment at least 2 feet (.61m) from the edge of excavations, or by the use of retaining devices that were sufficient to prevent materials or equipment from falling or rolling into excavations, or by a combination of both if necessary. a. On or about September 4, 2019, at the above addressed jobsite, an employee installing a water main line in an trench was not protected from materials falling into the excavation, in that the spoil pile was less than two (2) feet from the edge of the excavation.