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Standard Cited: 19260651 H01 Specific Excavation Requirements.
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Inspection Nr: 1612905.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $14,063.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 02/03/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0419730
Contest Date: 03/02/2023
Final Order: 07/05/2023
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 07/05/2023 | $0.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | C: Contested | 03/02/2023 | $14,063.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/03/2023 | $14,063.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.651(h)(1):Employees shall not work in excavations in which there is accumulated water, or in excavations in which water is accumulating, unless adequate precautions have been taken to protect employees against the hazards posed by water accumulation. The precautions necessary to protect employees adequately vary with each situation, but could include special support or shield systems to protect from cave-ins, water removal to control the level of accumulating water, or use of a safety harness and lifeline. a). On or about August 4, 2022 employees were excavating and working in a trench that was filling with water from a broken water main, and were not protected from cave ins or drowning because no dewatering or means to remove the water was available or used.