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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19261101 G04 Asbestos
This violation item has been deleted.
Inspection Nr: 984841.015
Citation: 01005
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $4,500.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 12/18/2014
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0524200
Contest Date:
Final Order: 01/14/2015
Emphasis:
Substance: 9020
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 01/14/2015 | $0.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/18/2014 | $4,500.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 005 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.1101(g)(4): Additional engineering controls and work practices and procedures were not used for Class I work as required by paragraphs (i) through (v) of this section: a) On or about 20 June 2014, the employer did not ensure that their employee conducting demolition work in the cafeteria and removing pipe thermal system insulation (TSI) containing 5-35% chrysotile asbestos, used the following engineering controls, work practices and procedures: operations were not supervised by a competent person, methods to prevent migration of asbestos fibers were not used; impermeable drop cloths were not placed on surfaces below the removal activities; and objects within the area were not covered with impermeable drop cloths, thereby exposing their employee to the hazards associated with asbestos.