Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260651 C02 Specific Excavation Requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1564829.015
Citation: 02001
Citation Type: Willful
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $87,016.00
Current Penalty: $52,209.50
Issuance Date: 02/24/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0522000
Contest Date: 03/18/2022
Final Order: 10/31/2022
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 10/31/2022 | $52,209.50 | Willful | ||
Penalty | C: Contested | 03/18/2022 | $87,016.00 | Willful | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/24/2022 | $87,016.00 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.651(c)(2):Means of egress from trench excavations. A stairway, ladder, ramp or other safe means of egress shall be located in trench excavations that are 4 feet (1.22 m) or more in depth so as to require no more than 25 feet (7.62 m) of lateral travel for employees. A.) On November 19, 2021 employees were working in an excavation measured to be 15' in depth without adequate means of access or egress. The employees were expected to travel up to 75' in lateral distance, through the unprotected trench, for access and egress