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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19101001 K02 Asbestos.
Inspection Nr: 1154065.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $16,500.00
Current Penalty: $2,000.00
Issuance Date: 07/29/2016
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 08/10/2016
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0523100
Contest Date: 08/30/2016
Final Order: 04/17/2017
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Substance: 9020
Substance: 9954
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | R: Review Commission | 04/17/2017 | $2,000.00 | 08/10/2016 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 09/08/2016 | $16,500.00 | 08/10/2016 | Repeat | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/29/2016 | $16,500.00 | 08/10/2016 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.1001(k)(2): All spills and sudden releases of material containing asbestos were not cleaned up as soon as possible: (a) On or about June 3, 2016 in the rear vestibule and workroom floor, the custodian/ housekeeping employee were exposed to damaged and broken mastic and tile on the floor, which contained 15% chrysotile asbestos. The broken tiles and damaged mastic had been in this condition for more than two months, but management had not addressed the hazard, exposing employees to inhalation hazards. The U.S. Postal Service was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.1001(k)(2), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 965760, citation number 1, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on January 14, 2015 with respect to a workplace located at 3450 State Road 26 East, Lafayette, IN 47901.