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Standard Cited: 19260652 G01 III Requirements for protective systems.
Inspection Nr: 1610550.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $14,502.00
Current Penalty: $8,159.00
Issuance Date: 01/13/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 01/26/2023
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0522500
Contest Date: 02/06/2023
Final Order: 04/15/2024
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 04/15/2024 | $8,159.00 | 01/26/2023 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 02/09/2023 | $14,502.00 | 01/26/2023 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/13/2023 | $14,502.00 | 01/26/2023 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.652(g)(1)(iii): Employees shall be protected from the hazard of cave-ins when entering or exiting the areas protected by shields. a. On or about July 26, 2022, at the jobsite located at 917 Whitethorne Ave., Columbus, OH 43223, Underground Utilities Inc., did not ensure a safe means of egress, such as a ladder, was placed in the approximate 7.5 feet and deeper trench in which an employee was working. One employee was exposed to cave-in hazards and injury, which can occur from trench cave ins, and the inability to exit the trench quickly in case of an emergency.