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Standard Cited: 19260651 J02 Specific Excavation Requirements.
Inspection Nr: 915482.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $2,400.00
Current Penalty: $2,400.00
Issuance Date: 07/09/2013
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0317500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/05/2013
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/05/2013 | $2,400.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/09/2013 | $2,400.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A 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: a) South wall of house, 1429 Deepwood Road, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15241: Observed on or about June 28, 2013, the spoil pile created by the digging of a 9 foot deep trench was located directly next to the edge of the trench. Employees working in the trench were exposed to struck-by and engulfment hazards created by the placement of a 3 foot tall spoil pile directly next to the trench in which they were working.