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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19261101 H02 I Asbestos
Inspection Nr: 1001669.015
Citation: 01008A
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: 008A Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.1101(h)(2)(i): The employer failed to implement a respiratory protection program in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.134(b) through (d) [except (d)(1)(iii)], and (f) through (m), which covers each employee required by 29 CFR 1926.1101 to use a respirator: a) 168 Elizabeth Ave. Newark, NJ - 3rd floor The employer failed to implement a written respiratory protection program for workers performing dry removal of approximately 80 linear feet of thermal systems insulation (TSI) from overhead pipes. Employees were not provided with and did not use respiratory protection during dry removal of such insulation. The insulation was found to contain up to 80% Chrysotile asbestos. Condition occurred on or about 9/24/2014