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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260652 A01 Requirements for protective systems.
Inspection Nr: 1348513.015
Citation: 02001
Citation Type: Willful
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $58,343.00
Current Penalty: $58,343.00
Issuance Date: 03/22/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 04/03/2019
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0317000
Contest Date: 05/07/2019
Final Order: 03/12/2020
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 03/12/2020 | $58,343.00 | 04/03/2019 | Willful | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 07/02/2019 | $58,343.00 | 04/03/2019 | Willful | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/22/2019 | $58,343.00 | 04/03/2019 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.652(a)(1): Each employee in an excavation shall be protected from cave-ins by an adequate protective system designed in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.652 (b) or (c): a) Jobsite, excavation: The employer does not shore exposed excavation walls that are deeper than 5 feet. This violation was most recently observed at 2010 Walnut Street, Philadelphia on or about September 24, 2018, where employees were performing concrete foundation and footing activities approximately 10 feet from the street level. To abate this ongoing violation, the employer must utilize adequate protective systems at depths deeper than 5 feet. Condition was observed on or about 24 SEP 2018. b) Jobsite, elevator pit: The employer does not shore exposed trench walls that are deeper than 5 feet. This violation was most recently noted at 2010 Walnut Street, Philadelphia on or about September 24, 2018, where employees were performing concrete foundation and footing activities for an elevator pit approximately 8 feet below the working surface of the bottom of the excavation. To abate this ongoing violation, the employer must utilize adequate protective systems at depths greater than 5 feet. Condition was noted on or about 24 SEP 2018.