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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260651 K01 Specific Excavation Requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1039368.015
Citation: 02002
Citation Type: Repeat
Abatement Date: 05/01/2015 5
Initial Penalty: $4,000.00
Current Penalty: $2,100.00
Issuance Date: 03/31/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0524200
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/28/2015
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 05/28/2015 | $2,100.00 | 05/01/2015 | Repeat | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/31/2015 | $4,000.00 | 05/01/2015 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.651(k)(1): Daily inspections of excavations, the adjacent areas, and protective systems were not made by a competent person for evidence of a situation that could have resulted in possible cave-ins, indications of failure of protective systems: a) Employer did not provide a competent person to conduct inspections where employees were exposed to the hazards associated with trenching and excavation work. Aqua City Plumbing and Sewer, Inc., was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1926.651(k)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 192131, citation number 1, item number 5 and was affirmed as a final order on May 3, 2012, with respect to a workplace located at 2851 W. Greenleaf Ave., Chicago, IL 60645. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).