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Standard Cited: 19260651 K01 Specific Excavation Requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1615433.015
Citation: 01005
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $10,938.00
Current Penalty: $6,562.50
Issuance Date: 02/13/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0317300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 03/17/2023
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/17/2023 | $6,562.50 | Other | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/13/2023 | $10,938.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 005 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.651(k)(1): Daily inspections of excavations, the adjacent areas, and protective systems were not made by a competent person for evidence of a situation that could have resulted in possible cave-ins, indications of failure of protective systems: a) Shields Elementary School (Lewes Middle School), 910 Shields Avenue, in Lewes, DE 19958: On or about 8/17/2022 ; the employer did not ensure a competent person was on site to make the required inspections prior to employees being directed to enter the trench/excavation. No protective systems were noted in the trench/excavation or at the site for use during this excavation.