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Standard Cited: 19260652 A01 Requirements for protective systems.
Inspection Nr: 909592.015
Citation: 01005B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 12/17/2013 2
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $4,900.00
Issuance Date: 11/27/2013
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0625400
Contest Date: 12/17/2013
Final Order: 06/16/2014
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 06/16/2014 | $4,900.00 | 12/17/2013 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 01/07/2014 | $0.00 | 12/17/2013 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/27/2013 | $0.00 | 12/17/2013 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 005B 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 29 CFR 1926.652(b) or 1926.652(c): On or about May 29, 2013, and at times prior thereto, employees were installing a water lift station inside an excavation that was approximately 40 feet deep. The employer did not consult with a registered professional engineer for the design of the protective system(s). The employer used an unapproved benching/sloping combination and used an unapproved slide rail shield system, exposing employees to the hazards of cave-ins.