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Standard Cited: 19260651 K02 Specific Excavation Requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1545711.015
Citation: 02001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $27,306.00
Current Penalty: $10,000.00
Issuance Date: 11/17/2021
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 11/30/2021
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0112600
Contest Date: 12/14/2021
Final Order: 01/12/2023
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 01/12/2023 | $10,000.00 | 11/30/2021 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 12/29/2021 | $27,306.00 | 11/30/2021 | Willful | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/17/2021 | $27,306.00 | 11/30/2021 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.651(k)(2): Where the competent person finds evidence of a situation that could result in a possible cave-in, indications of failure of protective systems, hazardous atmospheres, or other hazardous conditions, exposed employees were not removed from the hazardous area until the necessary precautions have been taken to ensure their safety. a.) 30 Williams Street, Northampton, MA: On or about August 3 , 2021 and at times prior, the competent person was aware of conditions that could result in possible cave-ins while working in an unprotected excavation measuring approximately 5'5" to 13' feet high x 70' long x 9' to 10' wide and employees were not removed from the hazardous area until the necessary precautions have been taken to ensure their safety.