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Standard Cited: 19260652 B Requirements for protective systems.
Inspection Nr: 1342039.015
Citation: 01009
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 03/12/2019 5
Initial Penalty: $3,978.00
Current Penalty: $1,591.20
Issuance Date: 02/13/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0728500
Contest Date: 03/11/2019
Final Order: 08/09/2019
Emphasis:
Substance: S777
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 08/09/2019 | $1,591.20 | 03/12/2019 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 03/15/2019 | $3,978.00 | 03/12/2019 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/13/2019 | $3,978.00 | 03/12/2019 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 009 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.652(b): The slopes and configurations of sloping and benching systems were not in accordance with the requirement options of 29 CFR 1926.652(b)(1), (b)(2), (b)(3), or (b)(4): At a residential worksite located at 2826 SE 8th St, Blue Springs, MO: Employees were exposed to cave-in hazards. This was demonstrated on or about August 27, 2018 when an employee was working in a trench that was 12.3 feet in depth without the use of any protective systems. The employer failed to design a bench or sloped system that was in accordance to Option (2) - Determination of slopes and configurations using Appendices A and B. Maximum allowable slopes, and allowable configurations for sloping and benching systems, shall be determined in accordance with the conditions and requirements set forth in appendices A and B to this subpart.