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Standard Cited: 19260651 K01 Specific Excavation Requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1463229.015
Citation: 01004A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $9,445.00
Current Penalty: $9,445.00
Issuance Date: 03/26/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0522500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/22/2020
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 05/22/2020 | $9,445.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/26/2020 | $9,445.00 | 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 shall be 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. An inspection shall be conducted by the competent person prior to the start of work and as needed throughout the shift. Inspections shall also be made after every rainstorm or other hazard increasing occurrence. These inspections are only required when employee exposure can be reasonably anticipated. a. Located at 9975 Honda Hills Road in Thornville, Ohio: On or about February 17, 2020, the employer did not ensure that the trench was inspected by a competent person to identify possible cave-in hazards and to ensure that adequate protective systems were in place prior to permitting employees to perform work within the trench.