Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 009 Hazard:

29 CFR 1926.652(a)(1): Each employee in an excavation was not protected from cave-ins by an adequate protective system designed in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.652 (b) or (c). a) On or about March 10, 2025, at or about GPS coordinates 34.70537 degrees North, 86.76755 degrees West, on a jobsite in Madison, AL; employees were performing work activities in various excavations without adequate protective systems in place when working in excavations approximately 12 feet deep. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.