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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260651 K02 Specific Excavation Requirements.
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Inspection Nr: 1490242.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $5,461.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 02/10/2021
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 03/30/2021
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0213400
Contest Date: 03/08/2021
Final Order: 05/16/2022
Related Event Code (REC): I
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 05/16/2022 | $0.00 | 03/30/2021 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 03/09/2021 | $5,461.00 | 03/30/2021 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/10/2021 | $5,461.00 | 03/30/2021 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.651(k)(2): Where the competent person finds evidence of a situation that could result in a possible cave-in, indications of failure of protective systems, hazardous atmospheres, or other hazardous conditions, exposed employees were not removed from the hazardous area until the necessary precautions have been taken to ensure their safety. A) 1200 State St, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 - Buckeye Terminals Perth Amboy Employees were working inside an excavation with evidence of water. They were in the process or attaching a manhole collar to a rigging system when the collar shifted creating a gap on the ground. An employee fell inside the gap and injured his ankle and rib cage. Condition noted on or about 08/27/2020