Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260651 K01 Specific Excavation Requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1809302.015
Citation: 01005
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $6,620.00
Current Penalty: $3,310.00
Issuance Date: 04/02/2025
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 05/07/2025
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0729300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 04/09/2025
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 04/09/2025 | $3,310.00 | 05/07/2025 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/02/2025 | $6,620.00 | 05/07/2025 | 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 result in possible cave-ins, indications of failure of protective systems, hazardous atmospheres, or other hazardous conditions. An inspection was not conducted by the competent person prior to the start of work and as needed throughout the shift. Inspections were not made after every rainstorm or other hazard increasing occurrence. At 3641 Tower Ridge, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701, on March 6, 2025, and at 5415 Flatrock Trce On February 4, 2025, employees were exposed to struck by and engulfment hazards from excavations which had not been inspected by a competent person.