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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260652 A01 Requirements for protective systems.
Inspection Nr: 1542839.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $13,653.00
Current Penalty: $10,922.40
Issuance Date: 08/17/2021
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 08/30/2021
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0625700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/13/2021
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/13/2021 | $10,922.40 | 08/30/2021 | Other | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/17/2021 | $13,653.00 | 08/30/2021 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.652(a)(1): Each employee in the excavation was not protected from cave-ins by an adequate protective system designed in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.652 (b) or (c). On or about July 14, 2021, employees were observed in an excavation greater than five (5) feet deep, where an eight (8) foot trench shield was placed in the excavation in conjunction with "benching" and "sloping" as a protective mechanism. According to Sunland Construction, the soil was classified as type "C" soil, which does not permit benching. Additionally, on the south and east side of the excavation, the bench and sloping had an inclination degree greater than forty-five degrees. Therefore, this protective system did not provide adequate protection for employees repairing/installing a pipeline.