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Standard Cited: 19260651 G01 I Specific Excavation Requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1135804.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 09/19/2016 2
Initial Penalty: $3,741.00
Current Penalty: $2,618.00
Issuance Date: 09/13/2016
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0316100
Contest Date: 09/27/2016
Final Order: 01/30/2017
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 01/30/2017 | $2,618.00 | 09/19/2016 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 12/06/2016 | $3,741.00 | 09/19/2016 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/13/2016 | $3,741.00 | 09/19/2016 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.651(g)(1)(i): Where oxygen deficiency (atmosphere containing less than 19.5 percent oxygen) or a hazardous atmosphere existed or could reasonably be expected to exist, such as in excavations in landfill areas or excavations in areas where hazardous substances are stored nearby, the atmospheres in the excavation were not tested before employees entered an excavation greater than 4 feet deep: a) Crawl Space, Trench - On or about March 26, 2016, a work area located in a 19 foot deep trench where raw sewage was present and which was located in a confined space was not tested for hazardous atmospheres before allowing employees to enter the trench. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet), in addition, documentation demonstrating the abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.