Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260651 K01 Specific Excavation Requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1382602.015
Citation: 01002B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 04/19/2019 5
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 04/01/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0317700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/08/2019
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/01/2019 | $0.00 | 04/19/2019 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002B Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.651(k)(1): Daily inspections of excavations, the adjacent areas, and protective systems were not made by a competent person prior to the start of work, and as needed throughout the shift, for evidence of situations that could result in possible cave-ins, indications of failure of protective systems, hazardous atmospheres, or other hazardous conditions: a) Jobsite, 50 Oak Grove Road, Pine Grove - The employer did not ensure a competent person conducted an inspection of the trench at the start, and as needed while employees performed work activities from inside an 8 foot deep trench and allowed employees to enter the excavation without a protective system in place during the installation of a drainage pipe, exposing employees to struck-by and engulfment hazards, on or about March 5, 2019. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19, abatement certification and documentation is required for this violation.
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