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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19261101 D03 Asbestos
Inspection Nr: 964616.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $2,800.00
Current Penalty: $7,000.00
Issuance Date: 09/04/2014
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 09/10/2014
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0521700
Contest Date: 10/20/2014
Final Order: 04/27/2015
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
Substance: 9020
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 04/27/2015 | $7,000.00 | 09/10/2014 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 10/22/2014 | $2,800.00 | 09/10/2014 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/04/2014 | $2,800.00 | 09/10/2014 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.1101(d)(3): In addition, all employers of employees exposed to asbestos hazards shall comply with applicable protective provisions to protect their employees. For example, if employees working immediately adjacent to a Class I asbestos job are exposed to asbestos due to the inadequate containment of such job, their employer shall either remove the employees from the area until the enclosure breach is repaired; or perform an initial exposure assessment pursuant to (f) of this section. a. On or about March 25, 2014, at the above addressed jobsite, employees were exposed to thermal system insulation containing 10-70% chrysotile asbestos and/or PACM during construction activities. The employer failed to protect employees from exposure including, but not limited to when regulated areas were not established, exposure assessments had not been completed, access was not limited and ACM and/or PACM waste was not contained in sealed, labeled bags and disposed of properly.