Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260651 K02 Specific Excavation Requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1245837.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $8,873.00
Current Penalty: $4,400.00
Issuance Date: 12/13/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 11
Abatement Date: 01/10/2018
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0418100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 01/10/2018
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 01/10/2018 | $4,400.00 | 01/10/2018 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/13/2017 | $8,873.00 | 01/10/2018 | 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) 195 Athens Highway, Loganville, GA: On or about July 10, 2017, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to engulfment/cave-in hazards, by failing to remove employees from an unprotected 7 ft. trench while employees were installing utility lines. b) 195 Athens Highway, Loganville, GA: On or about July 10, 2017, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to engulfment/cave-in hazards, by failing to remove employees from an unprotected 9 ft. trench while employees were installing piping.