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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19261101 H03 IV A Asbestos
Inspection Nr: 111105.015
Citation: 01004
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $1,800.00
Current Penalty: $1,800.00
Issuance Date: 01/19/2012
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 6
Abatement Date: 02/18/2012
Gravity:
Report ID: 0830600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 02/14/2012
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 02/14/2012 | $1,800.00 | 02/18/2012 | Other | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/19/2012 | $1,800.00 | 02/18/2012 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.1101(h)(3)(iv)(A): A tight-fitting powered air-purifying respirator or a full facepiece, supplied-air respirator operated in the pressure-demand mode and equipped with either HEPA egress cartridges or an auxiliary positive-pressure, self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) was not provided to employees in a regulated area performing Class I asbestos work for which a negative exposure assessment was not available and the exposure assessment indicated that the exposure level will be at or below 1 f/cc as an 8-hour time-weighted average (TWA): a) On or about December 7, 2011, employees were potentially exposed to asbestos because the employer did not supply a full-face powered air-purifying respirator or a supplied air respirator to employees performing Class I asbestos abatement work where an exposure assessment had not been completed.