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Standard Cited: 19260651 K01 Specific Excavation Requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1082782.015
Citation: 02002
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Not Completed - Worksite Changed
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $7,000.00
Issuance Date: 09/23/2015
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 10/08/2015
Gravity:
Report ID: 0626600
Contest Date: 10/20/2015
Final Order: 06/09/2016
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | C: Contested | 08/24/2016 | $7,000.00 | 10/08/2015 | Serious | |
| Penalty | R: Review Commission | 06/09/2016 | $7,000.00 | 10/08/2015 | Other | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/23/2015 | $7,000.00 | 10/08/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.651(k)(1): Daily inspections of excavations, the adjacent areas, and protective systems shall be made by a competent person for evidence of a situation that could result in possible cave-ins, indications of failure of protective systems, hazardous atmospheres, or other hazardous conditions. An inspection shall be conducted by the competent person prior to the start of work and as needed throughout the shift. Inspections shall also be made after every rainstorm or other hazard increasing occurrence. These inspections are only required when employee exposure can be reasonably anticipated. The employer did not conduct a daily inspection of a trench prior to the start of work on August 4, 2015.