Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260652 G01 III Requirements for protective systems.
Inspection Nr: 1844362.015
Citation: 02003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $35,748.00
Current Penalty: $26,811.00
Issuance Date: 01/28/2026
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0317300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 03/03/2026
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/03/2026 | $26,811.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/28/2026 | $35,748.00 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.652(g)(1)(iii): Employees were not protected from the hazard of cave-ins when entering or exiting the area protected by shields: a) Intersection of Norwood Lane and Chief Lane, Millsboro, DE 19966: On or about 08/14/2025, employees were exposed to entrapment hazards when they performed force main bypass work in an excavation 8 feet deep without required protective equipment as the entered and exited the excavation. George & Lynch was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1926.652(g)(1)(iii), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1529326, citation number 1, item number 9 and was affirmed as a final order on January 19, 2022, with respect to a workplace located at North of the intersection of Piping Plover Drive and Widgeon Path, Millsboro, DE 19966.
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