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Standard Cited: 19260651 C02 Specific Excavation Requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1591276.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 11/16/2022 2
Initial Penalty: $4,351.00
Current Penalty: $3,500.00
Issuance Date: 10/20/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 1032500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 11/14/2022
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 11/14/2022 | $3,500.00 | 11/16/2022 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/20/2022 | $4,351.00 | 11/16/2022 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.651(c)(2): A stairway, ladder, ramp or other safe means of egress was not located in trench excavations that are 4 feet (1.22 m) or more in depth so as to require no more than 25 feet (7.62 m) of lateral travel for employees. a) On April 21, 2022; the employer did not ensure the use of an appropriate ladder or other safe means of egress while employees were working to install two 6" conduits in a trench at a depth ranging from 4.0-6.0 feet deep. Employees jumped in as ingress and/or utilized the side and the end of the trench as egress from the work location. Note: Abatement documentation and certification are required for this item.