Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260651 K01 Specific Excavation Requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1458155.015
Citation: 01004
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $9,446.00
Current Penalty: $7,000.00
Issuance Date: 07/08/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0418400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 07/31/2020
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 07/31/2020 | $7,000.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/08/2020 | $9,446.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.651(k)(1): An inspection of the excavation, the adjacent areas, and protective systems was not conducted by a competent person prior to the start of work and as needed throughout the shift. a). At the worksite - On or about January 22, 2020, employees worked inside a 10-foot deep excavation that was not inspected by a competent person, thus exposing employees to cave-in and engulfment hazards.