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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260652 A01 Requirements for protective systems.
Inspection Nr: 1710394.015
Citation: 02001
Citation Type: Repeat
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $31,939.00
Current Penalty: $31,939.00
Issuance Date: 03/25/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0728500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 04/19/2024
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/25/2024 | $31,939.00 | Repeat |
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). At a commercial worksite located at N Belt Hwy & Floral Ave in St. Joseph, MO -- employees engaged in trenching/excavation for water/sewer lines working in depth greater than 5 feet were not protected with cave-in protection. This exposed the employee(s) in the trench to crush-by hazards of ground dirt/debris. The trench was on the outside south lane of the Belt Hwy and East lane of Floral Ave. This was documented on or about 11/14/2023. Rodriguez Mechanical Contractors, Inc., was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1926.652(a)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1533443, citation number 1, item number 2(b) and was affirmed as a final order on 11/22/2021, with respect to a workplace located at 103 Hickman Rd, KC MO 64137.