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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260651 G01 II Specific Excavation Requirements.
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Inspection Nr: 1191723.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 04/03/2017
Initial Penalty: $11,408.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 03/24/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Related Event Code (REC): R
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0111400
Contest Date: 04/18/2017
Final Order: 12/13/2018
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 12/13/2018 | $0.00 | 04/03/2017 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 04/19/2017 | $11,408.00 | 04/03/2017 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/24/2017 | $11,408.00 | 04/03/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.651(g)(1)(ii): Adequate precautions were not taken to prevent employee exposure to atmospheres containing less than 19.5 percent oxygen and other hazardous atmospheres: Jobsite: An employee entered a trench without adequate precautions to prevent hazardous atmospheres in the trench. The employee was overcome by natural gas and had to be rescued by his co-workers who were also inadequately protected from the gas.