Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260651 C02 Specific Excavation Requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1130217.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $6,600.00
Current Penalty: $13,260.00
Issuance Date: 06/30/2016
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0626600
Contest Date: 07/25/2016
Final Order: 09/19/2019
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | 2: Appeals Court | 09/19/2019 | $13,260.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | C: Contested | 07/25/2016 | $6,600.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/30/2016 | $6,600.00 | 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. On or about March 3, 2016 near the intersection of Cypress Creek Bend Dr. and Tuckerton Rd., where employees were exposed to fall hazards when entering and exiting the eight foot deep excavation without utilizing a stairway, ladder, ramp, or other safe means of egress.