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). a) On October 3, 2024, at the above address, an employee was exposed to cave-in hazards while performing work in an unprotected trench/excavation of approximately seven feet eight inches in depth. The employer did not ensure that employees were protected from cave-in hazards. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.