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Standard Cited: 19260651 G01 I Specific Excavation Requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1421689.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 12/26/2019 2
Initial Penalty: $5,304.00
Current Penalty: $3,182.40
Issuance Date: 12/06/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0625500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 12/30/2019
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 12/30/2019 | $3,182.40 | 12/26/2019 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/06/2019 | $5,304.00 | 12/26/2019 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.651(g)(1)(i): Where oxygen deficiency (atmosphere containing less than 19.5 percent oxygen) or a hazardous atmosphere existed or could reasonably be expected to exist, such as in excavations in landfill areas or excavations in areas where hazardous substances are stored nearby, the atmospheres in the excavation were not tested before employees entered excavations greater than 4 feet (1.22m) in depth: Kellog Ranch: On or about August 6, 2019, the atmosphere inside an excavation where a natural gas pipeline being worked on was not tested prior to entering, exposing employees to fire hazards.