Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 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) Worksite, 1 Piper Lane, Head of Harbor, NY- An employee was working inside an approximately 18' deep excavation directly below a spoil pile placed at the edge of the excavation; on or about 1/8/24. Note: Because abatement of this violation is already documented in the case file, the employer need not submit certification or documentation of abatement for this violation as normally required by CFR 1903.19.