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Standard Cited: 19260652 E02 I Requirements for protective systems.
Inspection Nr: 1516973.015
Citation: 01006
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $12,288.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 08/20/2021
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 09/16/2021
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0317300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/14/2021
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/14/2021 | $0.00 | 09/16/2021 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/20/2021 | $12,288.00 | 09/16/2021 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 006 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.652(e)(2)(i): Excavation of material to a level no greater than 2 feet (.61 m) below the bottom of the members of a support system shall be permitted, but only if the system is designed to resist the forces calculated for the full depth of the trench, and there are no indications while the trench is open of a possible loss of soil from behind or below the bottom of the support system. a) Southwest of intersection of Delaware Route 20 and Sheep Pen Road, Millsboro, DE 19966: On or about 02/26/2021; the employer failed to protect employees working in a trench by an adequate protective system. Material was excavated greater than 2 feet below the bottom of support members while employees working in the trench to install a new residential sewer connection.