Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260651 J02 Specific Excavation Requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1235456.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $8,872.00
Current Penalty: $8,872.00
Issuance Date: 09/22/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 10/02/2017
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0419400
Contest Date: 10/19/2017
Final Order: 09/06/2018
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 09/06/2018 | $8,872.00 | 10/02/2017 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 10/24/2017 | $8,872.00 | 10/02/2017 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/22/2017 | $8,872.00 | 10/02/2017 | 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. (a) 2004 Irma Circle, Ocean Springs, MS - On or about May 25, 2017 two employees were in the 8 foot deep trench, relocating a sewer pipe, while the spoil pile, located on the north edge of the trench that was caving in, was placed at trench edge. Employees were exposed to struck by and entrapment hazards.