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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260651 C02 Specific Excavation Requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1282935.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $3,880.00
Current Penalty: $1,940.00
Issuance Date: 04/17/2018
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 05/07/2019
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0728900
Contest Date: 02/26/2019
Final Order: 04/05/2019
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 04/05/2019 | $1,940.00 | 05/07/2019 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 04/01/2019 | $3,880.00 | 04/24/2018 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/17/2018 | $3,880.00 | 04/24/2018 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.651(c)(2): A stairway, ladder, ramp or other safe means of egress was not located in trench excavations that were 4 feet (1.22m) or more in depth so as to require no more than 25 feet (7.62m) of lateral travel for employees: The employer is failing to provide a safe means of egress when working in a trench excavation. The most recent occurrence was evident during the inspection conducted on December 12, 2017 at a jobsite located at 20619 Pine St, Elkhorn, NE 68022. a. One employee is working in the east side trench, which is approximately 12 feet long, 3.5 feet wide, and 8 feet deep, and there is no ladder for egress. b. One employee is working in the west side trench, which is approximately 50 feet long, 7 feet wide, and 7 feet deep. There is only one ladder, located approximately 50 feet away, available for egress.