Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260652 A01 Requirements for protective systems.
Inspection Nr: 1691195.015
Citation: 02001
Citation Type: Willful
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $68,754.00
Current Penalty: $27,501.60
Issuance Date: 10/05/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0522000
Contest Date:
Final Order: 10/30/2023
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/30/2023 | $27,501.60 | Willful | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/05/2023 | $68,754.00 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.652(a)(1): Protection of employees in excavations. Each employee in an excavation shall be protected from cave-ins by an adequate protective system designed in accordance with paragraph (b) or (c) of this section. a) On or about August 16, 2023, the employer did not ensure any means of conventional cave-in protection was being used to protect employees from potential collapse in and around a 6 foot deep excavation with vertical walls.