Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260652 D02 Requirements for protective systems.
Inspection Nr: 1744017.015
Citation: 01008C
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $16,131.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 07/29/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0522000
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/28/2024
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/28/2024 | $0.00 | Other | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/29/2024 | $16,131.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 008C Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.652(d)(2): Manufactured materials and equipment used for protective systems shall be used and maintained in a manner that is consistent with the recommendations of the manufacturer, and in a manner that will prevent employee exposure to hazards. a) On or about April 25, 2024, the employer failed to ensure that the trench boxes in place were rated for the soil type and depth of the excavation per manufacturer's specifications. As a result, employees were exposed to cave-in hazards while working in a 16 foot excavation.