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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19261101 D05 Asbestos
Inspection Nr: 984868.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Willful
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $27,500.00
Current Penalty: $27,500.00
Issuance Date: 12/18/2014
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 5
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0524200
Contest Date: 01/15/2015
Final Order: 01/29/2015
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
Substance: 9020
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 01/29/2015 | $27,500.00 | Willful | ||
| Penalty | C: Contested | 01/15/2015 | $27,500.00 | Willful | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/18/2014 | $27,500.00 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.1101(d)(5): As supervisor of the entire project, the general contractor did not ascertain whether the asbestos contractor was in compliance with the asbestos standard, and did not require such contractor to come into compliance with this standard: a) On or about 20 June 2014, the General Contractor for all asbestos abatement work approved, directed and provided material support (i.e. asbestos bags) to a sub-contractor employee who cut two pipes with thermal system insulation (TSI) elbows containing chrysotile asbestos in the cafeteria, thereby exposing employees to the hazards associated with asbestos and did not require the subcontractor to come into compliance with this standard.