Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260651 K02 Specific Excavation Requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1234376.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $12,675.00
Current Penalty: $2,750.00
Issuance Date: 11/17/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0317500
Contest Date: 11/30/2017
Final Order: 01/04/2021
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 01/04/2021 | $2,750.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | C: Contested | 01/16/2018 | $12,675.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/17/2017 | $12,675.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.651(k)(2): Where the competent person found evidence of a situation that could result in possible cave-in, indications of failure of protective systems, hazardous atmospheres, or other hazardous conditions, exposed employee(s) was/were not removed from the hazardous area until the necessary precautions have been taken to ensure their safety: a) Jobsite, 208 & 210 Country Drive, Belle Vernon, PA: On May 22, 2017, the competent person did not remove two employees from a 9 foot deep trench that had previous indications of a hazardous situation that did result in a cave-in.