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 a 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: On June 19, 2024, employees of Groundworks FRS LLC, dba: Foundation Recovery Systems were working at a residence located at 304 Hillcrest Boulevard in Ballwin, Missouri. The employer did not ensure employees were removed from working inside a trench installing push piers and repair brackets when hazardous condition(s) were identified. The hazardous conditions in the trench included but not limited to lack of access/egress, lack of protective system, and improper spoil pile placement. An employee working in the trench required rescue by emergency services when the trench wall collapsed.