Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260652 B Requirements for protective systems.
Inspection Nr: 1656404.015
Citation: 02002
Citation Type: Repeat
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $22,101.00
Current Penalty: $11,127.65
Issuance Date: 07/31/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0626600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/05/2023
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/05/2023 | $11,127.65 | Repeat | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/31/2023 | $22,101.00 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.652(b): The slopes and configurations of sloping and benching systems were not in accordance with the requirement options of 29 CFR 1926.652(b)(1), (b)(2), (b)(3), or (b)(4): On or about March 14, 2023, employees were exposed to caught-in or between hazards while working in an excavation without adequate cave-in protection. The Northtex Construction, LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1926.652(a)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1496098, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 01-26-2021, with respect to a workplace located at Porter Rd. At FM 529, Cypress, TX 77433.