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Violation Detail

Standard Cited: 19260651 I02 Specific Excavation Requirements.

Inspection Nr: 1631766.015

Citation: 01003

Citation Type: Serious

Abatement Status: Abatement Completed

Initial Penalty: $4,688.00

Current Penalty: $2,000.00

Issuance Date: 04/21/2023

Nr Instances: 1

Nr Exposed: 2

Abatement Date: 05/31/2023

Gravity: 10

Report ID: 0625700

Contest Date:

Final Order: 05/09/2023

Related Event Code (REC): A

Emphasis:

**Penalty and Failure to Abate Event History**
Type	Latest Event	Event Date	Penalty	Abatement Due Date	Citation Type	Failure to Abate Inspection
Penalty	I: Informal Settlement	05/09/2023	$2,000.00	05/31/2023	Serious
Penalty	Z: Issued	04/21/2023	$4,688.00	05/10/2023	Serious

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

29 CFR 1926.651(i)(2): Excavation below the level of the base or footing of any foundation or retaining wall that could be reasonably expected to pose a hazard to the employees was not prohibited: a) On or about October 31, 2022, at 600 Lee Ave Ruston, LA 71270; employees did not brace the foundation of a sewer pump station to prevent cave-in or collapse while working in an excavation greater than four feet below the foundation.

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