Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260651 K01 Specific Excavation Requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1388706.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Date: 09/13/2019 2
Initial Penalty: $9,282.00
Current Penalty: $6,750.00
Issuance Date: 09/05/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC): R
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0215000
Contest Date: 10/04/2019
Final Order: 03/06/2020
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | C: Contested | 05/05/2021 | $9,282.00 | 09/13/2019 | Serious | |
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 03/06/2020 | $6,750.00 | 09/13/2019 | Other | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/05/2019 | $9,282.00 | 09/13/2019 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.651(k)(1): An inspection of the excavations, the adjacent areas, and protective systems was not conducted by the competent person prior to the start of work and as needed throughout the shift a) Competent person failed to inspect the trench prior to having workers enter the trench. Employees were exposed to trench cave-in hazard in a 7 ft deep trench due to lack shoring, sloping, or benching back the sides of the trench. Location: Betsy Head Park, Blake Av at Thomas S. Boyland Street, Brooklyn NY. On or about 3/21/2019 NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000.00 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19.
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