Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003C 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 employees were not removed from the hazardous area until the necessary precautions have been taken to ensure their safety. a) Bayberry South - Stransky Avenue and Laughton Lane (South): On or about 09/08/2021, the employer failed to protect employees working in a trench after failing to complete soil sampling and installing protective shielding when employees were required to enter and work in a trench where port ions of the excavation were unsupported including but not limited to the end where soil breached the work area which was improperly benched and did not have a proper protective shield in place.