Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260651 C02 Specific Excavation Requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1750946.015
Citation: 02001
Citation Type: Repeat
Abatement Status: Not Completed - Worksite Changed
Initial Penalty: $35,488.00
Current Penalty: $35,488.00
Issuance Date: 09/27/2024
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 10/09/2024
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0521100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 10/23/2024
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/27/2024 | $35,488.00 | 10/09/2024 | Repeat |
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 or about May 28, 2024, at a worksite located along Mid Valley Road, De Pere, Wisconsin; employees accessing the excavation and trench were not utilizing a ladder or other safe means of egress while positioning water pump hoses. b) On or about May 29, 2024, at a worksite located along Mid Valley Road, De Pere, Wisconsin; employees accessing the exaction and trench were not provided with a ladder that was within 25 lateral feet of their work area. The employees were required to exit trench protection to access the ladder. Superior Sewer and Water Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard 1926.651(c)(2), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1539724, citation number 1, item number 1, and was affirmed as a final order on December 22, 2021, with respect to a worksite located at Holland Road and County Highway D, Kaukauna, Wisconsin. Superior Sewer and Water Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard 1926.651(c)(2), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1533413, citation number 1, item number 1, and was affirmed as a final order on August 3, 2021. with respect to a worksite located at 1801 Deer Trail Court, Luxemburg, Wisconsin.