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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260652 A01 Requirements for protective systems.
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Inspection Nr: 981700.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 12/16/2014
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 12/24/2014
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0213900
Contest Date: 12/17/2014
Final Order: 11/12/2015
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 11/12/2015 | $0.00 | 12/24/2014 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 12/19/2014 | $7,000.00 | 12/24/2014 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/16/2014 | $7,000.00 | 12/24/2014 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.652(a)(1): Each employee in an excavation was not protected from cave-ins by an adequate protective system designed in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.652(c): a- 500 Route 38, Cherry Hill NJ - closest to Route 38: On or about 06/20/14, company employees were exposed to cave in and crushing hazards when working in a trench (approximately 7 feet 6 inches deep), verified as having Type B soil, that contained sidewalls that were not sloped, benched, shored, or shielded to protect them. b- 500 Route 38, Cherry Hill NJ - closest to Mall: On or about 06/20/14, company employees were exposed to cave in and crushing hazards when working in an excavation (in excess of 6 feet deep), verified as having Type B soil, that contained sidewalls that were not benched, shored, or shielded to protect them. NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19