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Standard Cited: 19260651 K01 Specific Excavation Requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1833981.015
Citation: 01004
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $4,965.00
Current Penalty: $3,050.00
Issuance Date: 12/15/2025
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 06/08/2026
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0830600
Contest Date: 01/14/2026
Final Order: 05/06/2026
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 05/06/2026 | $3,050.00 | 06/08/2026 | Other | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 01/14/2026 | $4,965.00 | 01/22/2026 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/15/2025 | $4,965.00 | 01/22/2026 | 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 prior to the start of work, and as needed throughout the shift, for evidence of situations that could result in possible cave-ins, indications of failure of protective systems, hazardous atmospheres, or other hazardous conditions. (a) R. Nichols Civil Contractors LLC: On or about June 27, 2025, the employer did not protect employees working at depth greater than five feet in an excavation while repairing a water line break. The employer did not perform daily inspections of the excavation and adjacent areas to identify hazardous conditions.