Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:

29 CFR 1926.651(k)(1): An inspection of the excavations, the adjacent areas, and protective systems was not conducted by the competent person prior to the start of work and as needed throughout the shift: (a) JBC Ent., Inc., at 3319 N Clayton Street, Denver, CO: On 11/25/2020 the employer did not ensure that an inspection of the excavation and the adjacent area was conducted by the competent person prior to the start of work and as needed throughout the shift. Two employees used excavators to tear down the concrete walls of an approximately twelve foot deep basement. Following this, the north wall and significant sections of the east and west walls were removed and unsupported vertical earth was exposed. The ground at grade and at the edge of the excavation was snow covered. The supporting structure for a metal and concrete stairway was undermined during the demolition of the concrete wall in the northeast corner. A competent person did not inspect the excavation when conditions had changed. This condition exposed the employees to excavation hazards.