Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260651 C02 Specific Excavation Requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1211661.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 04/11/2017 2
Initial Penalty: $8,149.00
Current Penalty: $4,500.00
Issuance Date: 03/21/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0627100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/16/2017
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 05/16/2017 | $4,500.00 | 04/11/2017 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/21/2017 | $8,149.00 | 04/11/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.651(c)(2): A stairway, ladder, ramp or other safe means of egress was not located in trench excavations that were 4 feet (1.22m) or more in depth so as to require no more than 25 feet (7.62m) of lateral travel for employees: On or about February 16, 2017, and times prior thereto, employees stick welding on a 10-inch steel gas pipe inside an unprotected trench greater than 5 foot in depth were using a stepladder as a means of egress.