Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260021 B02 Safety training and education.
Inspection Nr: 1247151.015
Citation: 02001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $39,842.00
Current Penalty: $10,000.00
Issuance Date: 09/01/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 09/14/2017
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 1032500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 10/02/2017
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/02/2017 | $10,000.00 | 09/14/2017 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/01/2017 | $39,842.00 | 09/14/2017 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001A Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.21(b)(2): The employer did not instruct each employee in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions and the regulations applicable to his work environment to control or eliminate any hazards or other exposure to illness or injury: a) Jobsite: On July 13, 2017 and times prior thereto an employee entered a 5 to 5.6 foot deep trench without a cave in protection system in place. The employee did not recognize or acknowledge the hazard of working in an unprotected trench and take action to have the hazard minimized or controlled. Ferguson Waterworks was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard which was contained in OSHA inspection number 703478, citation number 1, item number 1a, and was affirmed as a final order on December 28, 2012, with respect to a workplace located at 10245 Highway 2 Tioga, N. D. 58852. Note) Certification and documentation of corrective action is required for this item.