Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260651 J02 Specific Excavation Requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1218421.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 07/24/2017 2
Initial Penalty: $2,173.00
Current Penalty: $1,173.00
Issuance Date: 06/27/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0830600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 07/12/2017
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 07/12/2017 | $1,173.00 | 07/24/2017 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/27/2017 | $2,173.00 | 07/24/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 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: (a) On or about March 20, 2017, the employer did not ensure that protection was provided by placing and keeping excavated soil at least 2 feet from the edge of excavations, or by the use of retaining devices sufficient to prevent soil from falling or rolling into excavations, or by a combination of both if necessary. Employees were exposed to struck-by hazards in that a pile of loose and clumped soil, approximately 16 feet high, was placed less than 2 feet from the edge of the excavation without any retaining devices to prevent the soil from falling or rolling into the excavation. Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").
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