Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19151001 K09 II Asbestos
Inspection Nr: 1176882.015
Citation: 01007
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 01/24/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 6
Abatement Date: 02/17/2017
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0419700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 02/07/2017
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
Substance: 9020
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 02/07/2017 | $0.00 | 02/17/2017 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/24/2017 | $0.00 | 02/17/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 007 Hazard:
29 CFR 1915.1001(k)(9)(ii): Training was not provided to employees who were likely to be exposed in excess of a Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) and/or all employees who perform Class I through IV asbestos operations, prior to or at the time of initial assignment and at least annually thereafter. 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 ensure the employees were trained before they were assigned to remove a section of duct covered with Asbestos Containing Material or Presumed Asbestos Containing Material, exposing the employees to asbestos exposure hazards.