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Standard Cited: 19260651 K01 Specific Excavation Requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1523735.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 07/22/2021 5
Initial Penalty: $4,096.00
Current Penalty: $4,096.00
Issuance Date: 07/12/2021
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0626000
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/06/2021
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/12/2021 | $4,096.00 | 07/22/2021 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.651(k)(1):Daily inspections of excavations, the adjacent areas, and protective systems shall be 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. An inspection shall be conducted by the competent person prior to the start of work and as needed throughout the shift. Inspections shall also be made after every rainstorm or other hazard increasing occurrence. On or about April 5, 2021, SS Construction employees were exposed to cave-in and engulfment hazards while working from the top edge of the trench the employer did not ensure the trench had been inspected by a competent person.