Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260651 J02 Specific Excavation Requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1065203.015
Citation: 01005
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $7,000.00
Issuance Date: 11/19/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 12/04/2015
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0625700
Contest Date: 12/04/2015
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | C: Contested | 12/07/2015 | $7,000.00 | 12/04/2015 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/19/2015 | $7,000.00 | 12/04/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 005 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) 1200 Pinnacle Pkwy., Covington, LA; On or about May 20, 2015, the spoil bank of excavated soil was piled on the edge of the trench without a two foot safety distance from the edge of the trench.