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Standard Cited: 19260651 J02 Specific Excavation Requirements.
Inspection Nr: 992106.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $7,000.00
Issuance Date: 02/19/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 03/03/2015
Gravity:
Report ID: 0626700
Contest Date: 03/30/2015
Final Order: 08/18/2016
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 08/18/2016 | $7,000.00 | 03/03/2015 | Other | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 03/30/2015 | $7,000.00 | 03/03/2015 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/19/2015 | $7,000.00 | 03/03/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.651(j)(2): Protection was not provided by placing and keeping excavated or other materials or equipment at least 2 feet (.61m) from the edge of excavations, or by the use of retaining devices that were sufficient to prevent materials or equipment from falling or rolling into excavations, or by a combination of both if necessary. At John Martin Rd. South of I-10, Baytown, TX; the employer did not ensure that excavated material, equipment and hand tools were kept at least 2 feet away from the edge of the excavation, exposing employees to struck by hazards.