Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260652 A01 Requirements for protective systems.
Inspection Nr: 1415639.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 11/21/2019 2
Initial Penalty: $5,304.00
Current Penalty: $2,652.00
Issuance Date: 11/08/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0830600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 12/04/2019
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 12/04/2019 | $2,652.00 | 11/21/2019 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/08/2019 | $5,304.00 | 11/21/2019 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.652(a)(1): Each employee in an excavation was not protected from cave-ins by an adequate protective system designed in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.652 (b) or (c): (a) On or about July 15, 2019, the employer did not ensure that employees conducting work in a trench were fully protected from cave-in hazards, in that work performed to install a new residential water line was done in a trench that was greater than 5 feet deep without a protective system in place. An employee was completely buried from a partial wall collapse resulting in the employee sustaining a broken jaw, a lacerated left ear, and a right arm deep laceration. Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet').
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