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Standard Cited: 19260652 A01 Requirements for protective systems.
Inspection Nr: 1171482.015
Citation: 02001
Citation Type: Willful
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $114,074.00
Current Penalty: $68,144.00
Issuance Date: 02/13/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 02/28/2017
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0521400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 03/10/2017
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 | 03/10/2017 | $68,144.00 | 02/28/2017 | Willful | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/13/2017 | $114,074.00 | 02/28/2017 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.652(a)(1): Employees were not protected in an excavation from a cave-in by an adequate protective system designed in accordance with paragraph (b) and (c) of this section. On or about August 17, 2016, at the above addressed jobsite, employees were performing work on a residential sewer line in a trench that measured approximately 5 to 7 feet in depth. The trench was not protected with cave in protection, thereby exposing the employees to cave in hazards. Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).