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29 CFR 1926.1101(g)(9)(ii): Class III asbestos work was not performed using local exhaust ventilation to the extent feasible. Location: Worksite On or about November 30, 2023, an employee was exposed to asbestos hazards while working to move the accountable cage from one area to another of the asbestos-containing workroom flooring, by cutting embedded bolts, hammering the cut bolts into the tiles, and then drilling new floor holes, where the employer did not provide or ensure that the tools being used had HEPA dust collection attachments. The operation disturbed intact floor tiles containing 24% chrysotile asbestos and created dust and debris by cutting embedded bolts, hammering the cut bolts into the tiles, and then drilling new floor holes. The employer has previously failed to use engineering controls and work practices in all operations covered by 29 CFR 1926.1101, regardless of the levels of exposure, as seen below in prior violations (cited under the alternative OSHA General Industry standard): a.) The U. S. Postal Service was previously cited for a Repeat-Serious violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.1001(k)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1640228, citation number 2, item number 1, and for a Serious violation of equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.1001(k)(4), citation 1, item number 1, with an inspection date of 12/15/2022, with respect to a workplace located at 1020 SE 7th Ave., Portland, OR 97214. b.) The U. S. Postal Service was previously cited for a Repeat-Serious violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.1001(k)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1637632, citation number 1, item number 2 , with an inspection date of 12/7/2022, with respect to a workplace located at 2130 N Kilpatrick St, Portland, OR 97217. c.) The U. S. Postal Service was previously cited for a Serious violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.1001(k)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1537592, citation number 1, item number 3a and was affirmed as a final order on 09/14/2022, with respect to a workplace located at 3775 Industrial Blvd, West Sacramento CA 95799. d.) The U. S. Postal Service was previously cited for a Repeat-Serious violation of this occupational safety and health standard, or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.1001(k)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1368195 citation number 1 item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 11/6/2020 with respect to a workplace located at 5108 West 74th Street Edina, MN 55435. e.) The U. S. Postal Service was previously cited for a Serious violation of this occupational safety and health standard, or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.1001(k)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1367868 citation number 1 item number 1a, and its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.1001(k)(8) under citation number 1 item number 1b, and was affirmed as a final order on 11/5/2020 with respect to a workplace located at 4048 Lakeland Avenue North Robbinsdale, MN 55422.