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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260652 A01 Requirements for protective systems.
Inspection Nr: 1811489.015
Citation: 02001
Citation Type: Repeat
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $56,746.00
Current Penalty: $27,000.00
Issuance Date: 04/22/2025
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0521100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/16/2025
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 05/16/2025 | $27,000.00 | Repeat | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/22/2025 | $56,746.00 | 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. On or about March 18, 2025, at a worksite located at the intersection of Main Street and Maes Avenue in Kimberly, Wisconsin; an employee was exposed to cave-in hazards while performing work in an unprotected trench/excavation approximately 5 feet 6 inches to 6 feet deep.