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Standard Cited: 19260651 K01 Specific Excavation Requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1640907.015
Citation: 01004
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $4,688.00
Current Penalty: $2,000.00
Issuance Date: 05/12/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 06/08/2023
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0830600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 06/06/2023
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 | 06/06/2023 | $2,000.00 | 06/08/2023 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/12/2023 | $4,688.00 | 06/08/2023 | 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 have resulted in possible cave-ins, indications of failure of protective systems, hazardous atmospheres, or other hazardous conditions: (a) 17589 E Eastman Dr, Aurora CO 80013: On or about December 27, 2022, inspections of the trench, adjacent areas, and protective systems were not made by a competent person. There were several hazardous conditions observed during OSHA's inspection which would be evident to a competent person including but not limited to: lack of safe access/egress, excavated materials being located less than 2 feet from the edge of the trench, shoring which did not meet requirements of tabulated data, bent/damaged shoring rails, and lack of soil testing. Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).