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29 CFR 1926.652(a)(1): Each employee in an excavation was not protected from cave-ins by an adequate protective system designed in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.652 (b) or (c). a) On or about February 28, 2017; south side, employees working in an excavation with vertical walls that were up to 20 feet deep were not protected from cave-in through the use of a support/protective system. b) On or about February 28, 2017; south side, employees working in a trench with vertical walls that exceeded 5-feet deep, were not sloped or protected by a support/protective system. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet), in addition, documentation demonstrating the abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.