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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19261101 K02 I Asbestos
Inspection Nr: 1134299.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $70,000.00
Current Penalty: $3,200.00
Issuance Date: 05/10/2016
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 06/01/2016
Gravity:
Report ID: 0215000
Contest Date: 06/16/2016
Final Order: 03/06/2017
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
Substance: 9020
Substance: 9954
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 03/06/2017 | $3,200.00 | 06/01/2016 | Other | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 09/28/2016 | $70,000.00 | 06/01/2016 | Willful | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/10/2016 | $70,000.00 | 06/01/2016 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.1101(k)(2)(i): Before work subject to this standard began, the building and/or facility owner(s) did not determine the presence, location and quantity of asbestos containing material (ACM) and/or presumed asbestos containing material (PACM) at the worksite pursuant to 29 CFR 1926.1101(k)(1): a) Brooklyn Public Library (BPL) at 1044 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11213. A contractor's employees working for the BPL and a BPL's employee were exposed to asbestos hazard during renovation project. BPL did not fulfill its duties to determine the presence and location of ACM or PACM before initiating renovations work in a building built at or around 1908. The condition was noted at or around November 10, 2015. 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 $1,000.00 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19.