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Violation Detail

Standard Cited: 19260651 I02 Specific Excavation Requirements.

Inspection Nr: 1643206.015

Citation: 01004

Citation Type: Serious

Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection

Initial Penalty: $11,162.00

Current Penalty: $11,162.00

Issuance Date: 06/02/2023

Nr Instances: 1

Nr Exposed: 1

Abatement Date:

Gravity: 5

Report ID: 0317900

Contest Date:

Final Order: 07/06/2023

Related Event Code (REC): A;I;R

Emphasis:

**Penalty and Failure to Abate Event History**
Type	Latest Event	Event Date	Penalty	Abatement Due Date	Citation Type	Failure to Abate Inspection
Penalty	Z: Issued	06/02/2023	$11,162.00		Serious

Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004 Hazard:

29 CFR 1926.651(i)(2):Excavation below the level of the base or footing of any foundation or retaining wall that could be reasonably expected to pose a hazard to the employees was not prohibited: a) Jobsite, rear of 1520 1/2 Gordon St. Allentown PA - On or about January 11, 2023, employees engaged in installation of a sewer line entered a trench that had been dug against the footer of a garage that showed significant cracking and degradation without the foundation being supported.

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