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Standard Cited: 19260651 J02 Specific Excavation Requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1759187.015
Citation: 01004
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $5,071.00
Current Penalty: $2,535.50
Issuance Date: 08/21/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 5
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0419730
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/19/2024
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/19/2024 | $2,535.50 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/21/2024 | $5,071.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.651(j)(2):Protection was not provided by placing and keeping excavated or other materials or equipment at least 2 feet (.61m) from the edge of excavations, or by the use of retaining devices that were sufficient to prevent materials or equipment from falling or rolling into excavations, or by a combination of both if necessary. a) On or about July 1, 2024, at the jobsite: the employer allowed employees to work in an excavation without the excavated materials at least 2 feet from the edge of an excavation 60' long x 25' wide and 7' deep on the east side and 10' deep on the west side, with near vertical walls, in class C soil, exposing employees to crushing and struck by hazards.