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Standard Cited: 19260651 K01 Specific Excavation Requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1256440.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $12,675.00
Current Penalty: $7,605.00
Issuance Date: 12/14/2017
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 8
Abatement Date: 02/12/2018
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0418100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 01/09/2018
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 01/09/2018 | $7,605.00 | 02/12/2018 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/14/2017 | $12,675.00 | 01/11/2018 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.651(k)(1): An inspection of the excavations, the adjacent areas, and protective systems was not conducted by the competent person prior to the start of work and as needed throughout the shift: a. On or about August 16, 2017, employees were exposed to cave-in and struck-by hazards when employees were permitted to work in an excavation more than seven feet deep with no cave in protection and no ladder/appropriate ramp as a means of egress. Employees were welding gas line pipes. b. On or about August 18, 2017, an employee was exposed to cave-in and struck-by hazards when the employee was permitted to enter a five foot excavation with no cave in protection or ladder/appropriate ramp as a means of egress. The employee entered the excavation to move cables out of the way of the excavator. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that 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.