Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:

29 CFR 1926.651(j)(2):Protection was not provided by placing and keeping excavated or other materials or equipment at least 2 feet (.61m) from the edge of excavations, or by the use of retaining devices that were sufficient to prevent materials or equipment from falling or rolling into excavations, or by a combination of both if necessary. a) North Yard, Trench: On July 12, 2023, at the 6-foot-deep by 60-foot-long trench, the employer exposed employees to the hazard of being struck by soil or materials rolling back into trench, in that the employer did not ensure that excavated soil and uninstalled piping were stored at least two feet from the trench edge.