Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260651 J02 Specific Excavation Requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1682307.015
Citation: 01004
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $3,572.00
Current Penalty: $1,964.60
Issuance Date: 08/29/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 09/25/2023
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0830400
Contest Date: 09/11/2023
Final Order: 01/05/2024
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 01/05/2024 | $1,964.60 | 09/25/2023 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 09/12/2023 | $3,572.00 | 09/25/2023 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/29/2023 | $3,572.00 | 09/25/2023 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.651(j)(2): Employees were not protected from excavated or other materials or equipment that could pose a hazard by falling or rolling into excavations, or by a combination of both if necessary: (a)R&L Splicing Inc. at BIA 700 & Veterans Memorial Drive, Agency Village, SD 57262: On or about and at times prior to July 10, 2023, the exposing employer did not ensure that spoils piles were at least two feet from the edge of the excavation. This condition exposed employees to cave-in and struck-by hazards.