Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003C Hazard:

29 CFR 1926.1101(f)(2)(ii): The employer failed to presume that employees were exposed in excess of the TWA and excursion limit during Class I asbestos work, prior to a negative exposure assessment made pursuant to 29 CFR 1926.1101(f)(2)(iii) or exposure monitoring was conducted: a) On or about November 16, 2023, in the absence of initial personal air monitoring results, while having information and observations pertaining to the presence of fireproofing insulation, containing up to 15% chrysotile asbestos, on structural steel, K.L.F. Enterprises, Inc., did not presume that employees were exposed to asbestos in excess of the TWA and excursion limit. KLF employees were engaged in Class I asbestos work, during mechanical demolition of a building located at 2615 Washington St., Waukegan, IL 60085. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.