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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19261101 G02 II Asbestos
This violation item has been deleted.
Inspection Nr: 1739510.015
Citation: 01002B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 08/13/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 5
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0522000
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/04/2024
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/04/2024 | $0.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/13/2024 | $0.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002B Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.1101(g)(2): Methods of compliance. In addition to the requirements of paragraph (g)(1) of this section, the employer shall use the following control methods to achieve compliance with the TWA permissible exposure limit and excursion limit prescribed by paragraph (c) of this section; (ii) Enclosure or isolation of processes producing asbestos dust; (iii) Ventilation of the regulated area to move contaminated air away from the breathing zone of employees and toward a filtration or collection device equipped with a HEPA filter; a) On or about March 24, 2024 in Building 28 Room 218, the employer did not use control methods such as enclosures and ventilation of the regulated areas to comply with the 8 hour TWA of 0.1 fibers/cc and excursion limit of 1 fiber/cc for asbestos for pipefitters removing piping coated in asbestos-containing TSI.