Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260651 K01 Specific Excavation Requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1095830.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $2,800.00
Current Penalty: $2,100.00
Issuance Date: 03/02/2016
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0213100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 03/16/2016
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/16/2016 | $2,100.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/02/2016 | $2,800.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.651(k)(1): Daily inspections of excavations, the adjacent areas, and protective systems were not made by a competent person for evidence of a situation that could result in possible cave-ins, indications of failure of protective systems, hazardous atmospheres, or other hazardous conditions. An inspection was not conducted by the competent person prior to the start of work and as needed throughout the shift: a) Worksite - On or about October 2, 2015, a competent person did conduct an inspection of a 5 feet 9 inch deep excavation that did not have an adequate cave-in protective system in place.