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Standard Cited: 19260651 K01 Specific Excavation Requirements.
Inspection Nr: 902723.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $2,800.00
Current Penalty: $1,680.00
Issuance Date: 07/10/2013
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0418200
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/06/2013
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/06/2013 | $1,680.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/10/2013 | $2,800.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.651(k)(1): An inspection of the excavations, the adjacent areas, and protective systems was not conducted by the competent person prior to the start of work and as needed throughout the shift: (a) Trench, new storm water management facility located between Lots #5 & #6 on South Sherwood Road, Smyrna, GA 30082: Employees were allowed to install concrete storm sewer lines in a trench that was 5-feet, 10-inches wide by 6-feet to 6-feet, 9-inches deep by 40-feet long without an inspection of the excavation by a competent person. Employees were not provided cave-in protection, a means of egress, or head protection prior to the start of work within the excavation.