Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260651 K01 Specific Excavation Requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1559615.015
Citation: 01002C
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $13,052.00
Issuance Date: 04/01/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 04/07/2022
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0523400
Contest Date: 04/25/2022
Final Order: 10/28/2022
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 10/28/2022 | $13,052.00 | 04/07/2022 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 05/02/2022 | $0.00 | 04/07/2022 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/01/2022 | $0.00 | 04/07/2022 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002C Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.651(k)(1): An inspection of the excavations, the adjacent areas, and protective systems was not conducted by the competent person prior to the start of work and as needed throughout the shift for evidence of a situation that could result in possible cave-ins, indications of failure of protective systems, or other hazardous conditions. (a) On or about October 22, 2021, at the Southwest corner of W. Ryan Rd & W. Loomis Rd. Franklin, WI, the employer did not insure the competent person was conducting inspection of the approximately 22 foot deep excavation prior to the start of work, and as needed throughout the shift to protect exposed employees from struck by, engulfment, and asphyxiation hazards.