Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260651 J02 Specific Excavation Requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1391706.015
Citation: 01007
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $3,789.00
Current Penalty: $5,500.00
Issuance Date: 07/11/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 08/07/2019
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0214200
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/06/2019
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 | 08/06/2019 | $5,500.00 | 08/07/2019 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/11/2019 | $3,789.00 | 08/07/2019 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 007 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.651(j)(2): Protection was not provided by placing and keeping excavated or other materials or equipment at least 2 feet (.61m) from the edge of excavations, or by the use of retaining devices that were sufficient to prevent materials or equipment from falling or rolling into excavations, or by a combination of both if necessary: a) 136 Darling Ave, Bloomfield, NJ Employees working in an excavation approximately 8 feet in depth in a spoil pile were not protected from being struck by excavated soil and rocks that were placed at the edge of the excavation. Violation occurred on or around April 9, 2019