Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260651 E Specific Excavation Requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1459187.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 07/24/2020 2
Initial Penalty: $13,494.00
Current Penalty: $6,780.64
Issuance Date: 07/20/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0214700
Contest Date: 08/11/2020
Final Order: 04/19/2021
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 04/19/2021 | $6,780.64 | 07/24/2020 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 08/17/2020 | $13,494.00 | 07/24/2020 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/20/2020 | $13,494.00 | 07/24/2020 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.651(e): Employees were not prohibited to be underneath loads handled by lifting or digging equipment. Employees were not required to stand away from any vehicle being loaded or unloaded to avoid being struck by any spillage or falling materials. a) Worksite, northwest corner of building foundation, near leaching pit trench: Three employees were performing trenching and excavation while standing directly underneath and alongside the moving boom and bucket of a CAT Excavator Model 336E, PIN: 0336ECBZY01587; on or about 01/28/2020. Note: In addition to abatement certification, the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.