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Standard Cited: 19260651 K02 Specific Excavation Requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1139291.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $2,800.00
Current Penalty: $2,000.00
Issuance Date: 05/12/2016
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC): R
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0521100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/31/2016
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 05/31/2016 | $2,000.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/12/2016 | $2,800.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.651(k)(2): Where the competent person found 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. On or about April 12, 2016, a competent person onsite did not remove an employee from a trench with a depth of approximately 7' deep that did not have adequate sloping for trench protection.