Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260651 K02 Specific Excavation Requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1339442.015
Citation: 01005
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Not Completed - Worksite Changed
Initial Penalty: $13,260.00
Current Penalty: $13,260.00
Issuance Date: 02/12/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 02/25/2019
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0317000
Contest Date:
Final Order: 04/05/2019
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/12/2019 | $13,260.00 | 02/25/2019 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 005 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.651(k)(2): Where the competent person finds evidence of a situation that could result in a possible cave-in, indications of failure of protective systems, hazardous atmospheres, or other hazardous conditions, exposed employees shall be removed from the hazardous area until the necessary precautions have been taken to ensure their safety. a) Jobsite: The employer did not ensure that deficiencies with the excavation were corrected by a competent person; thus exposing employees to struck-by and caught in-between hazards. Condition was observed on or about 17 AUG 2018.