Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19101001 J01 III Asbestos.
Inspection Nr: 1148713.015
Citation: 01002A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $4,500.00
Current Penalty: $2,475.00
Issuance Date: 07/29/2016
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 100
Abatement Date: 08/31/2016
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0213600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/18/2016
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Substance: 9020
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/18/2016 | $2,475.00 | 08/31/2016 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/29/2016 | $4,500.00 | 08/31/2016 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.1001(j)(1)(iii): Employer(s) did not include asbestos in the hazard communication program established to comply with the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) (� 29 CFR 1910.1200). Employer(s) did not ensure that each employee had access to labels on containers of asbestos and to safety data sheets, and was trained in accordance with the requirements of HCS and paragraph (j)(7) of this section. a.) Facility - On or about 5/14/16, employees work around ACM/PACM materials, such as but not limited to pipe insulation and flooring insulation. The employer's Hazard Communication program did not contain information regarding the presence of asbestos in the facility; how employees could be exposed; what to do to protect themselves; health effects; etc. The employer did not ensure that each employee had access to labels on materials with asbestos; safety data sheets; and, was trained in accordance with the requirements of HCS and paragraph (j)(7) of the standard. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED