Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260651 K01 Specific Excavation Requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1163411.015
Citation: 01004A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $11,224.00
Current Penalty: $7,333.33
Issuance Date: 01/10/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 01/23/2017
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0627500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 02/01/2017
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 02/01/2017 | $7,333.33 | 01/23/2017 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/10/2017 | $11,224.00 | 01/23/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004A 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 result in possible cave-ins, indications of failure of protective systems, hazardous atmospheres, or other hazardous conditions. Excavation Site: On or about July 20, 2016, daily inspections were not conducted by the competent person (as designated by the employer) prior to the start of work and as needed throughout the shift(s). This condition exposed employees to cave-in hazards.