Poor and unsafe excavation for the ED ducts bank trench at U-05 area near Fuel chamber- 122, LPP-30. It has been carried out without the necessary arrangement and adequate control measures in place to safeguard the excavation and workers entering the area. Sides/ walls of excavation were not adequately protected and its caving-in and its affecting the existing facility. ACTION: CMA addressed the issue to L&T HSE management to provide the necessary arrangements and appropriate control measures in place prior to proceed any work activity. L&T was advised that personnel entry must be prevented/ prohibited until suitable protection measures are introduced and inspection has been conducted by competent parties.
Hazard category: Unsafe excavations