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Standard Cited: 19260652 A01 Requirements for protective systems.
Inspection Nr: 1784870.015
Citation: 02001
Citation Type: Willful
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $109,239.00
Current Penalty: $109,239.00
Issuance Date: 03/13/2025
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 04/08/2025
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0524200
Contest Date: 04/07/2025
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | C: Contested | 04/14/2025 | $109,239.00 | 04/08/2025 | Willful | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/13/2025 | $109,239.00 | 04/08/2025 | Willful |
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 29, 2024, at the above address, employees were exposed to cave-in hazards while performing work in an unprotected excavation of approximately seven feet 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.