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Standard Cited: 19260651 K02 Specific Excavation Requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1082467.015
Citation: 01003B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 02/04/2016
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 02/11/2016
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0215000
Contest Date: 02/25/2016
Final Order: 10/31/2016
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 10/31/2016 | $0.00 | 02/11/2016 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 02/25/2016 | $0.00 | 02/11/2016 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/04/2016 | $0.00 | 02/11/2016 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003B Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.651(k)(2): Where the competent person found evidence of a situation that could result in 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. Location: 210 Bowery Street basement On or about: August 4th 2015 a) The competent person did not remove employees that were working on or in the elevator shaft/excavation. One employee was performing chipping operations in the elevator shaft excavation that was between 8 and 9 feet deep while the other employee was funneling dirt behind wood brace. The elevator shaft did not have adequate protective system and no means were installed to underpin or support an adjacent wall.