Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260652 A01 Requirements for protective systems.
Inspection Nr: 1656833.015
Citation: 02002
Citation Type: Repeat
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $25,313.00
Current Penalty: $13,000.00
Issuance Date: 06/28/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 08/01/2023
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0627500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/18/2023
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/18/2023 | $13,000.00 | 08/01/2023 | Repeat | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/28/2023 | $25,313.00 | 07/05/2023 | Repeat |
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 March 14, 2023, employees engaged in commercial construction (excavation) activities were exposed to a cave-in hazard due to inadequate benching procedures of 1 to 1. Bain Construction was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard 29 CFR 1926.652(a)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1618800, citation number 01, item number 002 and was affirmed as a final order on November 18, 2022, with respect to a workplace located at Nuevo Hueco Tanks Blvd. and North Loop drive, Socorro, TX 79927.