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Standard Cited: 19260652 A01 Requirements for protective systems.
Inspection Nr: 1833981.015
Citation: 01005
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $4,965.00
Current Penalty: $4,000.00
Issuance Date: 12/15/2025
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 06/08/2026
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0830600
Contest Date: 01/14/2026
Final Order: 05/06/2026
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 05/06/2026 | $4,000.00 | 06/08/2026 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 01/14/2026 | $4,965.00 | 01/22/2026 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/15/2025 | $4,965.00 | 01/22/2026 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 005 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.652(a)(1): Each employee in an excavation was not protected from cave-ins by an adequate protective system designed in accordance with paragraph (b) or (c) of this section: (a) R. Nichols Civil Contractors LLC: On or about June 27, 2025, employees were exposed to cave-in hazards while attempting to repair a water main in an unprotected trench in excess of 5 feet in depth. The employer failed to protect each employee performing work in an excavation from cave-in hazards by using appropriate protective systems designed in accordance with paragraph (b) or (c) of 29 CFR 1926.652.