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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260652 A01 Requirements for protective systems.
Inspection Nr: 1551677.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Not Completed - AD Discretion
Initial Penalty: $14,502.00
Current Penalty: $14,502.00
Issuance Date: 03/01/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 04/04/2022
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0830500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 03/31/2022
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/01/2022 | $14,502.00 | 04/04/2022 | 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): On or about September 07, 2021, at a jobsite located at 152 Baylor Drive in Longmont, CO, the employer did not ensure that cave-in protection was used by employees in the process of replacing a sewer-line. An employee (the owner) entered into an unprotected trench which measured (approx.) 7 - 8 feet in height, 2 - 3 feet in width and (approx.) 14 feet long. The trench was not inspected for condition issues prior to the start of work activities, and a ladder egress not being used. The trench collapsed trapping the employee. Two additional employees enter the unprotect excavation in an attempt to assist the trapped employee. All of the employees were exposed to caught in hazard.