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Standard Cited: 19260651 J02 Specific Excavation Requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1659659.015
Citation: 02002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $10,938.00
Current Penalty: $5,469.00
Issuance Date: 09/21/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0418200
Contest Date:
Final Order: 10/30/2023
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/30/2023 | $5,469.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/21/2023 | $10,938.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.651(j)(2):Protection was not provided by placing and keeping excavated or other materials or equipment at least 2 feet (.61m) from the edge of excavations, or by the use of retaining devices that were sufficient to prevent materials or equipment from falling or rolling into excavations, or by a combination of both if necessary: (a) Trench operation located at the corner of Lee Rd and East County Rd, Lithia Springs GA. 30122. On about March 28, 2023, and times prior, the employer exposed employees to cave-in/entrapment hazards in that the spoil pile and excavation equipment were not kept at least 2ft from the edge of the excavation while employees worked in the trench that measured an estimated 65ft long by 18ft wide by 20 - 22ft deep. The excavators tracks were hanging over the trench. Excavators were still in operation while employees were inside the trench and the spoil piles were placed at the edge of the trench.