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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260651 C02 Specific Excavation Requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1371030.015
Citation: 02001
Citation Type: Repeat
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $92,819.00
Current Penalty: $41,537.50
Issuance Date: 07/08/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 08/01/2019
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0729300
Contest Date: 07/17/2019
Final Order: 03/25/2020
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 03/25/2020 | $41,537.50 | 08/01/2019 | Repeat | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 07/25/2019 | $92,819.00 | 08/01/2019 | Willful | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/08/2019 | $92,819.00 | 08/01/2019 | Willful |
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: The employer is failing to protect employees by ensuring the use of a ladder or other safe means of egress. This was most recently documented on or about January 11, 2019 at or near Stable Road, Saint Louis, MO 63110, employees were replacing a concrete storm water drain pipe in an excavation measuring approximately 7.5 feet deep X 29 feet long X 6 feet wide. A steep earthen ramp measuring an incline of approximately 50-60 degrees was used as access and egress, the path of egress was blocked by the Caterpillar 326 F Excavator bucket. The employees were working on the East side of the trench 25 feet from a safe means of egress.