Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260651 C02 Specific Excavation Requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1262947.015
Citation: 01004
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $8,315.00
Current Penalty: $5,600.00
Issuance Date: 03/06/2018
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0418600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 03/21/2018
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/21/2018 | $5,600.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/06/2018 | $8,315.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004 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 September 11, 2017 and times prior; Flowerwood Nursery: The employer failed to ensure a safe means of egress from the trench was provided in that no ladder was available within 25 feet of employee activity in the trench and the only potential ramp was approximately 40 feet away from the incident location and was being activity worked by the excavator.