Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260651 J02 Specific Excavation Requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1201203.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $8,873.00
Current Penalty: $6,200.00
Issuance Date: 05/12/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0418100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/30/2017
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 05/30/2017 | $6,200.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/12/2017 | $8,873.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 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: On or about January 6, 2017 at 1073 Winterton Street, Evans, Georgia: Employees were installing a sanitary sewer line working in a trench approximately 6' and 4" deep. Spoil piles were placed on both sides of the trench, exposing employees to being struck by materials that could roll into the trench.