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Standard Cited: 19260651 K01 Specific Excavation Requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1598867.015
Citation: 01004
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $3,729.00
Current Penalty: $3,000.00
Issuance Date: 10/04/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 10/31/2022
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0626300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 10/25/2022
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/25/2022 | $3,000.00 | 10/31/2022 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/04/2022 | $3,729.00 | 10/31/2022 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.651(k)(1):Daily inspections of excavations, the adjacent areas, and protective systems were not made by a competent person for evidence of a situation that could result in possible cave-ins, indications of failure of protective systems, hazardous atmospheres, or other hazardous conditions. An inspection were not conducted by the competent person prior to the start of work and as needed throughout the shift. Inspections were not made after every rainstorm or other hazard increasing occurrence. These inspections are only required when employee exposure can be reasonably anticipated: (a) This violation occurred on or about May 31, 2022, located at the corner of Bataan and Singleton Blvd, 500 Singleton, Blvd, Dallas, TX; where employees dug a trench that had not been inspected by a competent person for hazardous conditions.