Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260652 A01 Requirements for protective systems.
Inspection Nr: 1135804.015
Citation: 02001
Citation Type: Willful
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $24,942.00
Current Penalty: $19,540.00
Issuance Date: 09/13/2016
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 09/19/2016
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0316100
Contest Date: 09/27/2016
Final Order: 01/30/2017
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 01/30/2017 | $19,540.00 | 09/19/2016 | Willful | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 12/06/2016 | $24,942.00 | 09/19/2016 | Willful | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/13/2016 | $24,942.00 | 09/19/2016 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001 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(c): a) Crawl Space, Trench - On or about March 26, 2016, workers were exposed to a cave-in hazard while working in a 19 foot deep trench having nearly vertical walls comprised of Class C soil which had not been provided with proper wood shoring. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet), in addition, documentation demonstrating the 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.