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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260652 E01 II Requirements for protective systems.
Inspection Nr: 1186266.015
Citation: 03003D
Citation Type: Repeat
Abatement Date: 04/19/2017 7
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 04/11/2017
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0111400
Contest Date: 05/01/2017
Final Order: 08/20/2021
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 08/20/2021 | $0.00 | 04/19/2017 | Repeat | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 05/01/2017 | $0.00 | 04/19/2017 | Repeat | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/11/2017 | $0.00 | 04/19/2017 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 03 Item/Group: 003D Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.652(e)(1)(ii): Support systems were not installed and removed in a manner that protected employees from cave-ins, structural collapses, or from being struck by members of the support system: Location: Jobsite in front of 10 - 12 Dartmouth Street, Boston, MA Employees installing and removing support systems are not protected from cave-ins, structural collapses or from being struck by members of the support system. The employer routinely fails to assure effective protection against cave-in, struck-by, crushing and other hazards as required by the standard, as demonstrated on or about October 17, 2016 to October 19, 2016, when employees, working in a trench, approximately 12 feet below grade, while a trench box was being lowered for installation at the site in front of 10 - 12 Dartmouth Street, Boston, MA 02116. The wood shoring was not installed on or about October 17, 2016 to October 19, 2016, with the required wales. The company, Atlantic Drain Service Company, Inc. was previously cited for a similar Willful violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA Inspection 310673454, Citation 2, Item 1, issued on November 26, 2007, with respect to a workplace located at the corner of Boylston Street and Charles Street, Boston, MA 02116, which became a final order on January 18, 2008. The company, Atlantic Drain Service Company, Inc.was previously cited for a similar Willful violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA Inspection 508618, Citation 1, Item 1, issued on November 14, 2012, with respect to a workplace located at 406 Harrison Avenue, Boston, MA 02111, which became a final order on October 18, 2013. To abate this violation, the employer must ensure that support systems are installed and removed in a manner to protect employees from hazards. Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, the employer must submit documents describing the steps it is taking to ensure compliance; including an explanation of how these steps protect employees from cave-in, struck-by, crushing and other hazards.