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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260651 J02 Specific Excavation Requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1437859.015
Citation: 02003
Citation Type: Repeat
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $21,206.00
Current Penalty: $21,206.00
Issuance Date: 04/10/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0729700
Contest Date: 05/20/2020
Final Order: 12/10/2021
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | D: Govt Dismissed | 12/10/2021 | $21,206.00 | Repeat | ||
| Penalty | C: Contested | 05/27/2020 | $21,206.00 | Repeat | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/10/2020 | $21,206.00 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 003 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: The employer is failing to protect employees from struck-by and cave-in hazards. This was most recently documented October 15, 2019 at the jobsite located between 8110-8112 East 34th Court Wichita, Kansas. Employees engaged in water meter connection activities, inside of trenches found to be greater than 4 feet in depth, were exposed to struck-by and cave-in hazards in that excavated materials, other materials, and equipment were not kept at least 2 feet from the edge. a) The North trench was found to be between 4 and 5 feet in depth with the spoil pile at the edge of the trench. The spoil pile at the North trench was found to be between approximately 1 and 5 inches from the edge of the trench. b) The South trench was found to be approximately 5 feet in depth with the spoil pile at the edge of the trench. The spoil pile at the South trench was found to be between approximately 1 and 5 inches from the edge of the trench. Dutton Construction and Plumbing, LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1926.651(j)(2), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1236194, citation number 2, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on 12/05/2018, with respect to a workplace located at 1409 S. Rock Road, Derby, Kansas 67037. Dutton Construction and Plumbing, LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1926.651(j)(2), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1084698, citation number 1, item number 3 and was affirmed as a final order on 12/22/2015, with respect to a workplace located at 801 E. Douglas, Wichita, Kansas.