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Standard Cited: 19260651 K02 Specific Excavation Requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1466203.015
Citation: 01005
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 05/26/2020 2
Initial Penalty: $9,445.00
Current Penalty: $5,000.00
Issuance Date: 05/12/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC): R
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0214200
Contest Date: 06/24/2020
Final Order: 11/20/2020
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 11/20/2020 | $5,000.00 | 05/26/2020 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 07/20/2020 | $9,445.00 | 05/26/2020 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/12/2020 | $9,445.00 | 05/26/2020 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 005 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.651(k)(2): Where there was evidence of a situation that could result in a possible cave-in or other hazardous condition the competent person did not remove exposed employees until necessary precautions could be taken to ensure their safety: a) Work site was located at 321 NJ 440, Jersey City, NJ 07305 The competent person failed to remove exposed employees from cave in hazards where employees were working in an open unprotected trench in Class C soil that was approximately seven feet, four inches deep, four feet, nine inches wide with sheer walls, spoils set right to the edge and water in the bottom. Violation was observed on or about February 27, 2020.