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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260652 A01 Requirements for protective systems.
Inspection Nr: 1439757.015
Citation: 02001
Citation Type: Willful
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $121,443.00
Current Penalty: $121,443.00
Issuance Date: 04/14/2020
Nr Instances: 3
Nr Exposed: 4
Related Event Code (REC): R
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0420600
Contest Date: 05/04/2020
Final Order:
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | C: Contested | 05/07/2020 | $121,443.00 | Willful | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/14/2020 | $121,443.00 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001 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 October 22, 2019, at the jobsite, around 7:15 am, untrained employees were directed to work in a trench that was 7 feet deep, with vertical sides, in class C soil and without cave in protection being provided. b. On or about October 22, 2019, at the same trench site, around 12:00 pm, untrained employees were directed to work in a trench that was 6 feet deep, with vertical sides, in class C soil and the trench box being used was not built per manufactures tabulate data. c. On or about October 22, 2019, at the same trench site, around 1:00 pm, untrained employees were directed to compact soil in a trench that was 6 feet, with vertical sides, in class C soil and cave-in protection was not being used.