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Standard Cited: 19260651 K02 Specific Excavation Requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1118938.015
Citation: 02001A
Citation Type: Willful
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $70,000.00
Current Penalty: $70,000.00
Issuance Date: 06/10/2016
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 7
Abatement Date: 06/22/2016
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0215000
Contest Date: 03/28/2017
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC): I
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | C: Contested | 04/14/2017 | $70,000.00 | 06/22/2016 | Willful | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/10/2016 | $70,000.00 | 06/22/2016 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001A Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.651(k)(2): Where the competent person found evidence of a situation that could result in possible cave-in, indications of failure of protective systems, hazardous atmospheres, or other hazardous conditions, exposed employee(s) was/were not removed from the hazardous area until the necessary precautions have been taken to ensure their safety. Site: 146 Wilson Street Brooklyn, NY On or about 12/14/16 a) The competent person did not remove exposed employees from the excavation when there was evidence of hazardous conditions. 3 workers digging in an excavation were not protected from cave-in. No shoring, sloping or benching systems provided.