Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260652 E02 I Requirements for protective systems.
Inspection Nr: 1523626.015
Citation: 01005
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Not Completed - Worksite Changed
Initial Penalty: $12,288.00
Current Penalty: $6,144.00
Issuance Date: 09/10/2021
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 09/16/2021
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0523400
Contest Date: 10/05/2021
Final Order: 10/28/2022
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 10/28/2022 | $6,144.00 | 09/16/2021 | Other | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 10/05/2021 | $12,288.00 | 09/16/2021 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/10/2021 | $12,288.00 | 09/16/2021 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 005 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.652(e)(2)(i): Excavation of material to a level no greater than 2 feet (.61m) below the bottom of the members of the support system was allowed when there were indications while the trench was open to a possible loss of soil from behind or below the bottom of the support system. a) On or about April 6, 2021, at a job site located West of Sentry Drive on West Sunset Drive, Waukesha, WI, employees worked in a trench that was excavated to a depth of 2 feet 6 inches below the trench shield box. This exposed employees to a cave-in and struck-by hazard.