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Standard Cited: 19261101 E02 Asbestos
Inspection Nr: 964616.015
Citation: 01003A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $2,800.00
Current Penalty: $7,000.00
Issuance Date: 09/04/2014
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 09/10/2014
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0521700
Contest Date: 10/20/2014
Final Order: 04/27/2015
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
Substance: 9020
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 04/27/2015 | $7,000.00 | 09/10/2014 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 10/22/2014 | $2,800.00 | 09/10/2014 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/04/2014 | $2,800.00 | 09/10/2014 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003A Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.1101(e)(2): Demarcation. The regulated area shall be demarcated in any manner that minimizes the number of persons within the area and protects persons outside the area from exposure to airborne asbestos. Where critical barriers or negative pressure enclosures are used, they may demarcate the regulated area. Signs shall be provided and displayed pursuant to the requirements of paragraph (k)(7) of this section. a. On or about March 25, 2014, at the above addressed jobsite, employees and subcontractor employees were exposed to thermal system insulation containing 10-70% chrysotile asbestos and/or PACM during construction activities. The employer failed to protect employees from exposure to ACM and/or PACM when regulated area(s) were not established nor demarked to notify of health hazard and contain and protect employee(s) from exposure.