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

29 CFR 1926.651(k)(2):Where the competent person found evidence of a situation that could result in possible cave-in, indications of failure of protective systems, hazardous atmospheres, or other hazardous conditions, exposed employee(s) was/were not removed from the hazardous area until the necessary precautions have been taken to ensure their safety. a) On January 12, 2022; the competent person did not remove employees or take necessary precautions when employees were installing a new 8" sewer line in an excavation approximately 20' deep, with nearly vertical walls, visible fissuring, and Type C soil. A partial cave-in of the east wall had occurred on the day of but prior to the inspection. NOTE: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item.