Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260652 G02 Requirements for protective systems.
Inspection Nr: 952908.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $5,390.00
Current Penalty: $4,890.00
Issuance Date: 04/08/2014
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 04/17/2014
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0524700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 04/22/2014
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 04/22/2014 | $4,890.00 | 04/17/2014 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/08/2014 | $5,390.00 | 04/17/2014 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.652(g)(2): Excavations of earth material to a level greater than 2 feet (.61 m) below the bottom of a shield was permitted: A. Hank's Plumbing & Heating Co. worksite located at the intersection of Detroit Ave. & Glendale Ave., Toledo, Ohio: On or about December 17, 2013, the employer failed to ensure the bottom of the protective trench shield was within 2ft from the base of the trench. Employees were exposed to potential wall failure when the bottom of the protective shield was approximately 5.00 feet above the bottom of the trench.
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