Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260651 K02 Specific Excavation Requirements.
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Inspection Nr: 1510408.015
Citation: 01005
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $10,533.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 07/12/2021
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 08/05/2021
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0317300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/04/2021
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
Substance: S777
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/04/2021 | $0.00 | 08/05/2021 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/12/2021 | $10,533.00 | 08/05/2021 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 005 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.651(k)(2): Where the competent person found evidence of a situation that could result in possible cave-in, indications of failure of protective systems, hazardous atmospheres, or other hazardous conditions, exposed employee(s) was/were not removed from the hazardous area until the necessary precautions have been taken to ensure their safety. a) Edens Road and Mt. Vernon Drive Viola, DE: On or about January 12, 2021, the employer's competent person failed to remove an employee from the edge of an excavation area which was undercut by the earth moving equipment being operated by the Prime contractor, resulting in a potential collapse.