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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260651 K02 Specific Excavation Requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1529179.015
Citation: 01004
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $4,096.00
Current Penalty: $3,276.80
Issuance Date: 10/21/2021
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 10/27/2021
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0134000
Contest Date:
Final Order: 12/15/2021
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 12/15/2021 | $3,276.80 | 10/27/2021 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/21/2021 | $4,096.00 | 10/27/2021 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004 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. Location - 315 Winchester St. Newton, Ma On or about May 6, 2021, the employer did not ensure that a competent person took necessary precautions to remove employees from a compromised excavated wall area. The wall was not secure to prevent the wall from falling into the excavation or onto employees near the wall.