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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260651 I02 Specific Excavation Requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1374174.015
Citation: 03001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $11,934.00
Current Penalty: $7,160.40
Issuance Date: 03/25/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 04/15/2019
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0636900
Contest Date:
Final Order: 04/15/2019
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 04/15/2019 | $7,160.40 | 04/15/2019 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/25/2019 | $11,934.00 | 04/15/2019 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 03 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.651(i)(2): Excavation below the level of the base or footing of any foundation or retaining wall that could be reasonably expected to pose a hazard to employees was permitted: On or about January 25, 2019, and at time prior, before allowing employees to work in a trench or tunnels adjacent to and under a building, the employer did not ensure the stability of the excavation, the foundation or building. (a) A support system, such as underpinning, was not provided to ensure the safety of employees and the stability of the structure; or (b) the excavation was not in stable rock; or (c) a registered professional engineer had not approved the determination that such excavation work will not pose a hazard to employees.