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Standard Cited: 19260651 J02 Specific Excavation Requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1564829.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $10,151.00
Current Penalty: $6,090.50
Issuance Date: 02/24/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0522000
Contest Date: 03/18/2022
Final Order: 10/31/2022
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 10/31/2022 | $6,090.50 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | C: Contested | 03/18/2022 | $10,151.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/24/2022 | $10,151.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.651(j)(2):Employees shall be protected from excavated or other materials or equipment that could pose a hazard by falling or rolling into excavations. Protection shall be provided by placing and keeping such materials or equipment at least 2 feet (.61 m) from the edge of excavations, or by the use of retaining devices that are sufficient to prevent materials or equipment from falling or rolling into excavations, or by a combination of both if necessary. A.) On November 19, 2021 employees were exposed to falling dirt and debris in that a spoils pile was not at least 2' from the edge of the unprotected trench or restrained by other means while employees were in the trench.