Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260652 A01 Requirements for protective systems.
Inspection Nr: 1640907.015
Citation: 02002A
Citation Type: Willful
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $62,504.00
Current Penalty: $51,980.00
Issuance Date: 05/12/2023
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 06/08/2023
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0830600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 06/06/2023
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 06/06/2023 | $51,980.00 | 06/08/2023 | Willful | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/12/2023 | $62,504.00 | 06/08/2023 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 002A 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). (a) 17589 E Eastman Dr, Aurora CO 80013: On or about December 27, 2022, employees were not protected from cave-ins by an adequate protective system. Two employees were working in an unprotected trench approximately 43 feet long and 26 inches wide, with a depth of approximately 7.5-8 feet. The portion of the trench near the sidewalk caved-in while one of the employees was working in this area, resulting in his death. Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).