Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260651 C02 Specific Excavation Requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1625668.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $8,702.00
Current Penalty: $4,353.00
Issuance Date: 10/21/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 9
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0524700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 11/10/2022
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 11/10/2022 | $4,353.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/21/2022 | $8,702.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 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 October 3, 2022 the Evergreen Greenhouse Services LLC at jobsite located at 7554 State Route 109 Delta OH 43515, did not ensure a safe means of egress such as a ladder was placed in the four feet or deeper trench in which employees were working. Several employees were exposed to cave-in hazards and injury which can occur from trench cave ins, and the inability to exit the trench quickly in case of an emergency