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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260651 C02 Specific Excavation Requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1609341.015
Citation: 02001A
Citation Type: Repeat
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $113,960.00
Current Penalty: $85,470.00
Issuance Date: 01/12/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 02/08/2023
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 1032500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 02/09/2023
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 02/09/2023 | $85,470.00 | 02/08/2023 | Repeat | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/12/2023 | $113,960.00 | 02/08/2023 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001A Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.651(c)(2): A stairway, ladder, ramp or other safe means of egress was not located in trench excavations that were 4 feet (1.22m) or more in depth so as to require no more than 25 feet (7.62m) of lateral travel for employees: a) On July 20, 2022: Employees were clearing dirt and cutting pipe from inside a 5.8 foot trench without cave-in protection, to connect a pipe for new fire hydrants. An access ladder was not inside the trench while employees were working. Note* Abatement certification and documentation IS required. Knife River Corporation - Mountain West was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1926.652(a)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1523458, citation number 2, item number 1, and was affirmed as a final order on 10/25/21, with respect to a workplace located at Franklin and Cloverdale, Boise, ID 83703. Knife River Corporation - Northwest was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1242651, citation number 1, item number 1b and was affirmed as a final order on 8/24/2017, with respect to a workplace located at Cameron Street in Kellogg, ID.