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This photo depicts a spoil pile that was placed too close to the edge of the excavation. This exposes any one in the excavation to a possible cave-in hazard. Photo ID: 1232
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Category:

Excavations

Hazard:

Cave-in struck by

Standard Violated:

29 CFR 1926.651(j)(2)

Corrective Action:

Move spoil pile at least 2 feet from the edge of the excavation.

Description:

This photo depicts a spoil pile that was placed too close to the edge of the excavation. This exposes any one in the excavation to a possible cave-in hazard.