Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260652 A01 Requirements for protective systems.
Inspection Nr: 1466533.015
Citation: 02001
Citation Type: Willful
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $53,975.00
Current Penalty: $27,000.00
Issuance Date: 07/31/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 08/26/2020
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 1032500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/14/2020
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/14/2020 | $27,000.00 | 08/26/2020 | Willful | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/31/2020 | $53,975.00 | 08/26/2020 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.652(a)(1): Each employee in an excavation was not protected from cave-ins by an adequate protective system designed in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.652 (b) or (c). (a) On February 28, 2020; employees worked in an excavation approximately 6.3' deep with near vertical walls and Type C soil without cave-in protection, exposing them to engulfment hazards. NOTE: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item.