Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19261101 J02 Asbestos
Inspection Nr: 1312901.015
Citation: 01004
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $5,691.00
Current Penalty: $2,845.50
Issuance Date: 09/27/2018
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 02/17/2020
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0213100
Contest Date: 10/19/2018
Final Order: 01/15/2020
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 01/15/2020 | $2,845.50 | 02/17/2020 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 10/26/2018 | $5,691.00 | 11/01/2018 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/27/2018 | $5,691.00 | 11/01/2018 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.1101(j)(2): The hygiene facilities and practices listed in sections (i) through (v) of this paragraph were not followed for employees performing Class I work involving less than 25 linear or 10 square feet of TSI or surfacing ACM and PACM, and for Class II and Class III asbestos work operations where exposures exceed a PEL or where there is no negative exposure assessment produced before the operation: a) On or about 4/22/2018 - 5/01/2018, in the 500 Area, employees removed asbestos thermal system insulation (TSI) from existing pipes and then removed pipes with residual ACM from the ceiling with a sawzall too allowing ACM to accumulate on the floor. The employer did not have hygiene facilities and work practices to reduce exposure to asbestos. b) On or about 4/22/2018 - 5/01/2018, in the 500 Area, employees removed asbestos containing floor tiles (VAT) with the forks of a forklift. The employer did not have hygiene facilities and work practices to reduce exposure to asbestos.