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Standard Cited: 19260652 A01 Requirements for protective systems.
Inspection Nr: 1564829.015
Citation: 02002
Citation Type: Willful
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $87,016.00
Current Penalty: $52,209.50
Issuance Date: 02/24/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0522000
Contest Date: 03/18/2022
Final Order: 10/31/2022
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 10/31/2022 | $52,209.50 | Willful | ||
| Penalty | C: Contested | 03/18/2022 | $87,016.00 | Willful | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/24/2022 | $87,016.00 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.652(a)(1):Each employee in an excavation shall be protected from cave-ins by an adequate protective system designed in accordance with paragraph (b) or (c) of this section except when: -Excavations are made entirely in stable rock; or -Excavations are less than 5 feet (1.52m) in depth and examination of the ground by a competent person provides no indication of a potential cave-in. A.) On or about November 19, 2021 employees were exposed to cave in hazards in that they were working in an unprotected trench that was excavated in type "B" soil and measured to be 15' in depth.