Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260652 A01 Requirements for protective systems.
Inspection Nr: 1560256.015
Citation: 02002
Citation Type: Willful
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $130,524.00
Current Penalty: $130,524.00
Issuance Date: 04/21/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 05/03/2022
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0625400
Contest Date: 05/10/2022
Final Order: 11/21/2022
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 11/21/2022 | $130,524.00 | 05/03/2022 | Willful | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 05/11/2022 | $130,524.00 | 05/03/2022 | Willful | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/21/2022 | $130,524.00 | 05/03/2022 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 002 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(b) or (c). On or about October 23, 2021, and at times prior thereto, employees were installing wastewater utility pipe in the bottom of an excavation up to approximately 13 feet deep without a protective system in place, exposing employees to a cave-in hazard.