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Standard Cited: 19260651 K01 Specific Excavation Requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1063531.015
Citation: 01009
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $7,000.00
Issuance Date: 11/05/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 9
Abatement Date: 11/12/2015
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0214700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 12/03/2015
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/05/2015 | $7,000.00 | 11/12/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 009 Hazard:
(c) Worksite - Employees entered and worked in an unprotected trench, identified as grave opening # 25-Y-103, which was measured to be 9' L x 9' W 10' D. Three of the excavation faces were near vertical and determined to be sloped at a ratio of 1:3.3 and the fourth showed signs of undermining. The employees were not provided with an adequate protection against cave-ins, meeting the design requirements set forth in � 29 CFR 1926.652(b) or 1926.652(c); and the grave opening was not sloped to a ratio of 1.5:1. The employer failed to ensure that a competent person inspected the trench, adjacent areas, and Grave Bar shoring system prior to; and as needed throughout the shift on, or about May 12, 2015.