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Standard Cited: 19260651 K02 Specific Excavation Requirements.
Inspection Nr: 915482.015
Citation: 01001B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
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 | $0.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/09/2013 | $0.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001B Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.651(k)(2): Where the competent person finds evidence of a situation that could result in a possible cave-in, indications of failure of protective systems, hazardous atmospheres, or other hazardous conditions, exposed employees were not removed from the hazardous area until the necessary precautions have been taken to ensure their safety. a) South wall of house, 1429 Deepwood Road, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15241: Observed on or about June 28, 2013, employees were working in a trench 9 feet in depth with near vertical sidewalls. Employees were not removed from the hazardous area until he trench cave-in protection was provided. The employees were exposed to crushed-by and engulfment hazards.