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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260652 A01 Requirements for protective systems.
Inspection Nr: 1673818.015
Citation: 02001
Citation Type: Willful
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $31,252.00
Current Penalty: $15,626.00
Issuance Date: 08/30/2023
Nr Instances: 3
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC): C
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0523300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 10/04/2023
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/04/2023 | $15,626.00 | Willful | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/30/2023 | $31,252.00 | 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). 1) On or about May 30, 2023, at the site located at Currie St. (Between Rosendale St. and S Center St), Beaver Dam, WI 53916, employee(s) working in an excavation greater than 5 feet in depth were not protected from cave-ins by an adequate protective system designed in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.652 (b) or (c). At least two employees were working inside a trench box that top of the sides were approximately 5' below the top of the trench sides and the trench excavation was not sloped properly per 29 CFR 1926 Subpart P Appendix B. 2) On or about May 30, 2023, at the site located at Currie St. (Between Rosendale St. and S Center St), Beaver Dam, WI 53916, employee(s) working in an excavation greater than 5 feet in depth were not protected from cave-ins by an adequate protective system designed in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.652 (b) or (c) while locating underground utilities. 3) On or about May 30, 2023, at the site located at Currie St. (Between Rosendale St. and S Center St), Beaver Dam, WI 53916, employee(s) working in an excavation greater than 5 feet in depth were not protected from cave-ins by an adequate protective system designed in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.652 (b) or (c) when egressing a trench excavation which means of egress (ladder) was located approximately 18' from any form of cave-in protection.