Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 006A Hazard:

29 CFR 1915.1001(k)(3)(i): Before work in areas containing ACM and PACM was begun, the employer did not identify the presence, location, and quantity of ACM, and/or PACM, as required by 29 CFR 1915.1001(k)(1). a. On or about August 27, 2016, in the area damaged during a collision at level A of the floating dry-dock, employees were instructed to conduct Class III asbestos work and the employer failed to identify and communicate the presence, location, and quantity of Asbestos Containing Material (ACM) or Presumed Asbestos Containing Material (PACM) to employees before assigning them the task of removing a section of duct covered with Thermal Systems Insulation (TSI), exposing employees to airborne concentrations of asbestos that may have exceeded the Permissible Exposure Limits (PEL). OR IN THE ALTERNATIVE: 29 CFR 1915.1001(k)(3)(ii): Before work under this standard was performed, the employer failed to notify the employees who will perform such work of the location and quantity of ACM and/or PACM present at the worksite and the precautions to be taken to ensure that airborne asbestos is confined to the area.