Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260651 C02 Specific Excavation Requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1270644.015
Citation: 02001
Citation Type: Repeat
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $17,745.00
Current Penalty: $8,870.00
Issuance Date: 10/23/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0522300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 11/08/2017
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 11/08/2017 | $8,870.00 | Repeat | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/23/2017 | $17,745.00 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.651(c)(2): A stairway, ladder, ramp or other safe means of egress was not located in trench excavations that were 4 feet (1.22m) or more in depth so as to require no more than 25 feet (7.62m) of lateral travel for employees. On or about October 17,2017, employees were exposed to a trench cave in. Employees were involved in gas line repair at 3913 Darrow Road, Stow, Ohio 44224. An employee was working in a trench that was Approximately 5 feet 5 inches deep without a safe means of egress. 1127 Construction, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard2 9 CFR 1926.651(c)(2), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 979031, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 8/21/2014, with respect to a workplace located at 3628 East 48th, Cleveland, Ohio 44127.