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Standard Cited: 19260651 J01 Specific Excavation Requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1145962.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $4,988.00
Current Penalty: $2,550.00
Issuance Date: 08/23/2016
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 08/29/2016
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0214700
Contest Date: 11/22/2016
Final Order: 04/07/2017
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 | 04/07/2017 | $2,550.00 | 08/29/2016 | Serious | |
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 04/07/2017 | $2,550.00 | 08/29/2016 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 11/22/2016 | $4,988.00 | 08/29/2016 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/23/2016 | $4,988.00 | 08/29/2016 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.651(j)(1): Adequate protection was not provided to protect employees from loose rock or soil that could pose a hazard by falling or rolling from an excavation face: a) Worksite - 5 Alger Rd, Kings Point, NY: Employees were preparing a site for the installation of a retaining wall. Employees were standing directly adjacent to earth, which consisted of Type B soil and was cut at an angle of approximately 90 degrees. The cut was approximately 10 feet in height and showed signs of sliding soil failure; on, or about, 05/09/2016. Note: In addition to abatement certification, the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.