Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260651 C02 Specific Excavation Requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1139163.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $12,471.00
Current Penalty: $12,471.00
Issuance Date: 10/07/2016
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date:
Gravity:
Report ID: 0626000
Contest Date: 12/06/2016
Final Order: 12/15/2017
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 12/15/2017 | $12,471.00 | Other | ||
Penalty | C: Contested | 03/16/2017 | $12,471.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/07/2016 | $12,471.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.651(c)(2): A stairway, ladder, ramp or other safe means of egress was not located in trench excavations that were 4 feet (1.22m) or more in depth so as to require no more than 25 feet (7.62m) of lateral travel for employees: At this workplace, an employee conducted hot-tap operations in an excavation greater than five feet in depth and approximately forth-five feet in length and did not have a safe means of egress in that; the hot tap tool was obstructing the route of egress. The employee was exposed to engulfment and struck-by hazards.