Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260651 C02 Specific Excavation Requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1516586.015
Citation: 01004
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 08/30/2021 2
Initial Penalty: $9,557.00
Current Penalty: $13,653.00
Issuance Date: 08/24/2021
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0214700
Contest Date: 09/17/2021
Final Order: 08/15/2022
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | R: Review Commission | 08/15/2022 | $13,653.00 | 08/30/2021 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 09/20/2021 | $9,557.00 | 08/30/2021 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/24/2021 | $9,557.00 | 08/30/2021 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.651(c)(2): A stairway, ladder, ramp or other safe means of egress was not located in trench excavations that were 4 feet (1.22m) or more in depth so as to require no more than 25 feet (7.62m) of lateral travel for employees. a) Worksite, Taft Section, plot #1362: On or about February 25, 2021, an employee leveled the bottom of an open grave, from within the grave that was seven feet deep. A stairway, ladder, ramp, or safe means of egress was not located inside of the grave while the employee was working. Note: In addition to abatement certification, the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.