Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260651 K01 Specific Excavation Requirements.
Inspection Nr: 998237.015
Citation: 01006
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $4,900.00
Current Penalty: $4,900.00
Issuance Date: 03/27/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 5
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0214200
Contest Date: 04/17/2015
Final Order: 07/10/2015
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 07/10/2015 | $4,900.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | C: Contested | 04/17/2015 | $4,900.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/27/2015 | $4,900.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 006 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.651(k)(1): An inspection of the excavations, the adjacent areas, and protective systems was not conducted by the competent person prior to the start of work and as needed throughout the shift: a) Work Site: 434 Rockaway Valley Road, Boonton, NJ. A daily inspection of the trench was not made by a competent person. Trench had visible deficiencies, such as but not limited to, no protective cave-in system with maximum depths of 9 to 13 feet, a lack of safe egress with the exit being a 41 foot travel distance and no utility mark outs. Violation observed on or about 10/01/2014.