Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260651 C02 Specific Excavation Requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1604513.015
Citation: 02001
Citation Type: Willful
Abatement Date: 12/29/2022
Initial Penalty: $99,444.00
Current Penalty: $99,444.00
Issuance Date: 12/22/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0625400
Contest Date: 01/16/2023
Final Order:
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | C: Contested | 01/17/2023 | $99,444.00 | 12/29/2022 | Willful | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/22/2022 | $99,444.00 | 12/29/2022 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.651(c)(2): A stairway, ladder, ramp or other safe means of egress was not located in trench excavations that were 4 feet (1.22m) or more in depth so as to require no more than 25 feet (7.62m) of lateral travel for employees: On or about June 28, 2022, and at times prior thereto, a safe means of egress was not located within 25 feet of employees installing wastewater utility pipe in the bottom of a trench up to approximately 23 feet deep, exposing employees to a cave-in hazard.