Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260651 C02 Specific Excavation Requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1654889.015
Citation: 02002
Citation Type: Repeat
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $21,875.00
Current Penalty: $21,875.00
Issuance Date: 04/03/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 04/17/2023
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0625700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/11/2023
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/03/2023 | $21,875.00 | 04/17/2023 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 002 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. On or about March 7, 2023, employees installed utility pipes on the site's northeast side in an excavation four (4) feet or more in-depth without a safe means of egress. South La Contractors LLC (DBA RedStag) was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety, and health standard or its equivalent standard 1926.651(c)(2), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1609661, citation number 1, item number 3-a, and was affirmed as a final order on March 16, 2023, with respect to a workplace located at 40070 Parker Rd, PRAIRIEVILLE, LA 70769.