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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19261101 F02 I Asbestos
Inspection Nr: 1001669.015
Citation: 01006
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $4,500.00
Issuance Date: 02/05/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 02/18/2015
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0214200
Contest Date: 03/09/2015
Final Order: 08/03/2015
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Substance: 9933
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 08/03/2015 | $4,500.00 | 02/18/2015 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 03/13/2015 | $7,000.00 | 02/18/2015 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/05/2015 | $7,000.00 | 02/18/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 006 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.1101(f)(2)(i): The employer with a work operation covered by the asbestos standard did not ensure that a "competent person" conducted an exposure assessment immediately before or at the initiation of the operation to ascertain expected exposures during that operation or workplace: a)168 Elizabeth Ave. Newark, NJ -3rd floor The employer failed to perform an exposure assessment for workers performing Class 1 asbestos work involving the dry removal of approximately 80 linear feet of thermal systems insulation (TSI) from overhead piping. The insulation was found to contain up to 80% Chrysotile asbestos. Condition occurred on or about 9/24/2014