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Standard Cited: 19260651 C02 Specific Excavation Requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1738243.015
Citation: 02001B
Citation Type: Willful
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 04/18/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0112300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/14/2024
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/18/2024 | $0.00 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001B 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) Jobsite located at 73 Mystic Drive, Warwick, RI 02889: On or about December 2, 2023, the employer did not provide proper safe means of egress for employees to get in and out of a trench/excavation that was greater than 4 feet in depth. Employees were required to enter a trench/excavation despite raised safety concerns, without access to a ladder or ramp. Employees were forced to climb in and out of the trench/excavation or rely on each other for access in and out of the trench/excavation.