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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19101001 K08 Asbestos.
Inspection Nr: 1154065.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Repeat
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $16,500.00
Current Penalty: $1,000.00
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 | F: Formal Settlement | 04/17/2017 | $1,000.00 | 08/10/2016 | Repeat | |
| 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: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.1001(k)(8): The employer cleaned up waste and debris and accompanying dust in an area containing accessible or visibly deteriorated ACM and/or PACM, by dry dusting, dry sweeping or vacuuming without using high-efficiency particulate air filters: (a) On or about June 3, 2016 in the rear vestibule and workroom floor, the custodian/ housekeeping employee was cleaning damaged and broken mastic and tile which contained 15% chrysotile asbestos. The employee had used dry sweeping to clean the area with the damaged and broken mastic and tile, exposing the employee 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)(8) which was contained in OSHA inspection number 965760, citation number 1, item number 3 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.