Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260652 A01 Requirements for protective systems.
Inspection Nr: 998102.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $2,800.00
Current Penalty: $1,680.00
Issuance Date: 11/04/2014
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0418200
Contest Date:
Final Order: 11/14/2014
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 11/14/2014 | $1,680.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/04/2014 | $2,800.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.652(a)(1): Each employee in an excavation was not protected from cave-ins by an adequate protective system designed in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.652(c). The employer had not complied with the provisions of 29 CFR 1926.652(b)(1)(i) in that the excavation was sloped at an angle steeper than one-half horizontal to one vertical. (a) Trench located on back side, new residential construction located at 5339 Linholli Circle, Powder Springs, GA 30127: Employee was exposed to soil cave-ins while working in a 3-feet wide x 22-feet long x 6-feet deep excavation while installing a 6-inch PVC sewer line without a cave-in protection system in place. Employer failed to provide a trench shield, soil benching or sloping.
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