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Standard Cited: 19260651 C02 Specific Excavation Requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1173526.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 03/02/2017 2
Initial Penalty: $8,873.00
Current Penalty: $5,000.00
Issuance Date: 02/03/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 5
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0523400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 02/27/2017
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 02/27/2017 | $5,000.00 | 03/02/2017 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/03/2017 | $8,873.00 | 03/02/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.651(c)(2): A stairway, ladder, ramp or other safe means of egress was not located in trench excavations that were 4 feet (1.22m) or more in depth so as to require no more than 25 feet (7.62m) of lateral travel for employees: (a) On or about August 26, 2016, at the worksite located at 57th Street and Greenfield Avenue, West Allis, WI, employees did not have lateral access to a means of egress within 25 feet. Employees were working on the north end of the trench and accessed the trench by an extension ladder on the south end of the trench, located approximately 50 feet away.