160845 – Town Of Ellerbe – Water/Street/Maintenance: OSHA inspection 348848821
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160845 - Town Of Ellerbe - Water/Street/Maintenance OSHA violations & penalties
- Violations
- 9
- Proposed penalty
- $13,240
- Willful
- 0
- Repeat
- 0
- Serious
- 9
OSHA opened inspection 348848821 at 160845 - Town Of Ellerbe - Water/Street/Maintenance in Ellerbe, NC on March 31, 2026 (complaint inspection). The record lists 9 violations (9 serious), with $13,240 in proposed penalties. The most-cited rule was 29 CFR 1926.651, Specific excavation requirements (4 citations).
Penalties by citation type
OSHA standards cited in this inspection
Each rule links to its plain-English page with the official text, how often OSHA cites it nationwide, and training that covers it.
4 citations · $6,620
Specific excavation requirements
- 1926.651(j)(2)
- 1926.651(c)(2) Means of egress from trench excavations
- 1926.651(h)(1)
- 1926.651(k)(1)
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All 9 citations
Cited standards as published by the source, not predicted violations. “Abate by” is the date OSHA set for the hazard to be fixed.
| Citation | Standard | Type | Exposed | Initial penalty | Current penalty | Abate by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1926.21(b)(2) | Serious | 4 | $3,310.00 | $3,310.00 | June 18, 2026 |
| 01002 | 1926.651(j)(2) | Serious | 4 | $3,310.00 | $3,310.00 | May 26, 2026 |
| 01003A | 1926.651(c)(2) Means of egress from trench excavations | Serious | 4 | $3,310.00 | $3,310.00 | May 26, 2026 |
| 01003B | 1926.1053(b)(4) | Serious | 4 | $0.00 | $0.00 | May 19, 2026 |
| 01004A | 1926.652(a)(1) | Serious | 4 | $3,310.00 | $3,310.00 | May 26, 2026 |
| 01004B | 1926.651(h)(1) | Serious | 4 | $0.00 | $0.00 | May 26, 2026 |
| 01004C | 1926.651(k)(1) | Serious | 4 | $0.00 | $0.00 | May 26, 2026 |
| 01004D | 1926.652(g)(1)(ii) | Serious | 4 | $0.00 | $0.00 | May 26, 2026 |
| 01004E | 1926.652(g)(1)(iii) | Serious | 4 | $0.00 | $0.00 | May 26, 2026 |
Questions about this inspection
How much was 160845 - Town Of Ellerbe - Water/Street/Maintenance fined by OSHA?
For inspection 348848821, OSHA proposed $13,240 in penalties. The case is closed.
What OSHA standards was 160845 - Town Of Ellerbe - Water/Street/Maintenance cited for?
Most-cited sections in this inspection, with citation counts: 29 CFR 1926.651 (Specific excavation requirements): 4; 29 CFR 1926.652 (Requirements for protective systems): 3; 29 CFR 1926.21 (Safety training and education): 1; 29 CFR 1926.1053 (Ladders): 1.
Is OSHA inspection 348848821 closed?
Yes. The source lists the case as closed 2026-06-08.
Where does this OSHA data come from?
From public U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement records, copied nightly. Check the official record on osha.gov before relying on it.