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Standard Cited: 19260651 K01 Specific Excavation Requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1392006.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 08/22/2019 4
Initial Penalty: $3,978.00
Current Penalty: $2,500.00
Issuance Date: 07/29/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 1032500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/22/2019
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/22/2019 | $2,500.00 | 08/22/2019 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/29/2019 | $3,978.00 | 08/22/2019 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.651(k)(1): Daily inspections of excavations, the adjacent areas, and protective systems were not made by a competent person for evidence of a situation that could result in possible cave-ins, indications of failure of protective systems, hazardous atmospheres, or other hazardous conditions. Inspections were not conducted by the competent person prior to the start of work and as needed throughout the shift. a) On April 10, 2019, and at times prior thereto, for the trench excavated, Employees were working to install a irrigation pipeline in an excavation at a depth ranging from approximately 4.0 to 8.0 feet. Inspections were not completed for the potential cave-in hazards such as but not limited to, unstable soil, wet soil, no ladder for access/egress, lack of training, spoils moved back off the walls and/or protection from loose rocks. Abatement certification AND documentation are required for this item.