Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260651 K02 Specific Excavation Requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1152513.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 09/06/2016 2
Initial Penalty: $8,730.00
Current Penalty: $6,111.00
Issuance Date: 08/30/2016
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0521700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/23/2016
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/23/2016 | $6,111.00 | 09/06/2016 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/30/2016 | $8,730.00 | 09/06/2016 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.651(k)(2): Where the competent person finds evidence of a situation that could result in a possible cave-in, indications of failure of protective systems, hazardous atmospheres, or other hazardous conditions, exposed employees shall be removed from the hazardous area until the necessary precautions have been taken to ensure their safety. a. On or about June 6, 2016, at the above addressed jobsite, the competent person was aware of an excavation with hazardous condition(s), lack of cave in protection and egress. The competent person did not remove the exposed employee(s) from the hazard, thereby exposing employees to hazards associated with trench collapse.