Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260651 K02 Specific Excavation Requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1445970.015
Citation: 01004
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $9,446.00
Current Penalty: $9,446.00
Issuance Date: 05/15/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0216000
Contest Date: 06/09/2020
Final Order:
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | C: Contested | 07/31/2020 | $9,446.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/15/2020 | $9,446.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.651(k)(2): Where the competent person found evidence of a situation that could result in possible cave-in, indications of failure of protective systems, hazardous atmospheres, or other hazardous conditions, exposed employee(s) was/were not removed from the hazardous area until the necessary precautions have been taken to ensure their safety. Location: In a trench located at the intersection of Farm Rd and Macy Rd in Briarcliff Manor, NY 10510 a) On or about November 20th, 2019, the competent person on-site did not remove the two employees from situation that could result in possible cave-in - two employees were inside an approximate 7ft trench by 5ft wide and 12ft long with vertical earth walls that were wet which added more weight.