Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260652 A01 Requirements for protective systems.
Inspection Nr: 1438119.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Quick Fix
Initial Penalty: $2,415.00
Current Penalty: $1,449.00
Issuance Date: 10/25/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0636900
Contest Date:
Final Order: 11/19/2019
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 11/19/2019 | $1,449.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/25/2019 | $2,415.00 | Serious |
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). At a trench located at 5900 Cromwell Marine Creek Rd., Fort Worth, Texas; an employee was exposed to cave-in hazards while looking for a 4 inch fiber optic line in an approximately 5-foot 5-inch deep, 54.5-inch wide and 12-feet long trench with a depth with vertical walls on all sides. The employee was exposed to cave-in and crush-by hazards.
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