Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260651 C02 Specific Excavation Requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1522716.015
Citation: 02001
Citation Type: Repeat
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $15,020.00
Current Penalty: $10,514.00
Issuance Date: 05/10/2021
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 05/14/2021
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0626600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 06/04/2021
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 06/04/2021 | $10,514.00 | 05/14/2021 | Repeat | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/10/2021 | $15,020.00 | 05/14/2021 | 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 March 31, 2021, at a construction site, employees working in an excavation over 4 feet in depth were exposed to a fall hazard when they did not have a safe means of egress. Blazey Construction Services, LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1451086, citation number 1, item number 2, and was affirmed as a final order on February 6, 2020, with respect to a workplace located at the Intersection of FM 2920 and Grand Parkway in Tomball, TX, Tomball, TX 77375.