Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260651 H01 Specific Excavation Requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1411594.015
Citation: 01004
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $5,834.00
Current Penalty: $4,000.00
Issuance Date: 11/15/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 11/21/2019
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0111700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 12/11/2019
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 12/11/2019 | $4,000.00 | 11/21/2019 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/15/2019 | $5,834.00 | 11/21/2019 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.651(h)(1): Employees were working in excavations in which there was accumulated water, or excavations in which water was accumulating, and adequate precautions had not been taken to protect employees against the hazards posed by water accumulation. Location: Sanborn Road Excavation a) On or about June 26, 2019, the employer did not remove water that was accumulating from the 14 foot deep trench, where an employee was working and installing a sewer in approximately 12-24 inches of water. b) On or about June 27, 2019, the employer did not remove water that was accumulating from the 14 foot deep trench, where employees were working and installing a sewer line, working in approximately 12-24 inches of water.