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Standard Cited: 19260651 B02 Specific Excavation Requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1684502.015
Citation: 02001
Citation Type: Willful
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $137,508.00
Current Penalty: $25,469.00
Issuance Date: 12/12/2023
Nr Instances: 10
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0111100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 12/28/2023
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 12/28/2023 | $25,469.00 | Willful | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/12/2023 | $137,508.00 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.651(b)(2): Utility companies or owners were not contacted within established or customary local response times, advised of the proposed work, and asked to establish the location of the utility underground installations prior to the starting excavation work. Neptune Drive, Brunswick- The employer did not contact the public utilities to mark a buried natural gas line to ensure that employees excavating multiple trenches were aware of the specific location of the gas line. The gas line crossed multiple trenches dug by the employer that was excavating to install residential water service lines and this gas line was severely damaged over the course of three days by the employer's excavation activity.