Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19261101 G01 Asbestos
Inspection Nr: 1066481.015
Citation: 01003A
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $5,390.00
Current Penalty: $2,700.00
Issuance Date: 11/25/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 27
Abatement Date:
Gravity:
Report ID: 0316100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 12/22/2015
Related Event Code (REC): A;C
Emphasis:
Substance: 9955
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 12/22/2015 | $2,700.00 | Other | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/25/2015 | $5,390.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003A Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.1101(g)(1): The employer did not use engineering controls and work practices in all operations covered by 29 CFR 1926.1101, regardless of the levels of the exposure: a) Little Sisters of the Poor Boiler Room - On or about May 28, 2015, where employees were dry sweeping thermal system insulation that contained 15% to 30% Amosite asbestos the employer did not protect employees by implementing engineering controls such as but not limited to HEPA vacuums or wet methods were not used to collect dust and debris.