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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260652 A01 Requirements for protective systems.
Inspection Nr: 1483881.015
Citation: 02001A
Citation Type: Repeat
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $59,372.00
Current Penalty: $34,891.00
Issuance Date: 12/09/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 05/06/2021
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0830600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 01/06/2021
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 01/06/2021 | $34,891.00 | 05/06/2021 | Repeat | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/09/2020 | $59,372.00 | 01/28/2021 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001A 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(c): a) On or about July 16, 2020, and at times prior, the employer, DBS, Inc. dba Colorado Structural Repair, did not ensure each employee required to enter an excavation was adequately protected from wall collapse by an appropriate protective system designed in accordance with paragraph (b) or (c) so as to prevent serious injury or death. Recommended Abatement Action: Abatement Note: To abate this violation, the employer must ensure that its trenches are properly sloped or equipped with appropriate protective systems, and that no employees enter trenches until this protection is provided. Methods of abatement include: benching, sloping, shoring, shielding, or other adequate protective systems. Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").