Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260652 A01 Requirements for protective systems.
Inspection Nr: 1280161.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $50,700.00
Current Penalty: $12,675.00
Issuance Date: 12/19/2017
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 12/28/2017
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0111400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 01/17/2018
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 01/17/2018 | $12,675.00 | 12/28/2017 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/19/2017 | $50,700.00 | 12/28/2017 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
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). Location: Intersection of Turnpike Street & Maple Street, Stoughton, MA On of about November 30, 2017 employees were exposed to cave-in hazards while working in a 8 foot deep trench that had straight cut walls, with no cave-in protection.