Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260652 A01 Requirements for protective systems.
Inspection Nr: 1409055.015
Citation: 02001
Citation Type: Willful
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $132,598.00
Current Penalty: $15,000.00
Issuance Date: 10/07/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 5
Abatement Date: 10/18/2019
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0626300
Contest Date: 10/29/2019
Final Order: 09/27/2021
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 09/27/2021 | $15,000.00 | 10/18/2019 | Willful | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 11/05/2019 | $132,598.00 | 10/18/2019 | Willful | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/07/2019 | $132,598.00 | 10/18/2019 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.652(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each employee in an excavation was protected from cave-ins by an adequate protective system designed in accordance with paragraph (b) or (c) of this section except when: On or about April 26, 2019, and at times prior to, employees were exposed to cave-in hazards while working in an excavation that measured more than 15 feet in depth, approximately 8 feet wide and approximately 20 feet long. Cave-in protection was not provided. a) At approximately 10:00 a.m. employees were exposed to a side wall cave-in. b) At approximately 4:00 p.m. employees were exposed to a cave-in.