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Standard Cited: 19260651 K01 Specific Excavation Requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1776955.015
Citation: 01005
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $6,452.00
Current Penalty: $3,000.00
Issuance Date: 12/02/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 12/27/2024
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0830100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 12/23/2024
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 12/23/2024 | $3,000.00 | 12/27/2024 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/02/2024 | $6,452.00 | 12/27/2024 | 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, hazardous atmospheres, or other hazardous conditions. a) 1309 Crist Dr, Billings, MT, 59105: On or about September 20, 2024, and at times prior, employees were exposed to cave in hazards while locating a sewer line in an unprotected trench measuring approximately 11 feet deep with vertical walls. The employer failed to ensure that a daily inspection of the excavation was performed to identify hazardous conditions such as, but not limited to, excessive accumulations of water, sloughing and undermining of the sidewalks and asphalt road.