Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19261101 G08 III A Asbestos
Inspection Nr: 1222130.015
Citation: 01009
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $3,803.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 07/12/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 07/18/2017
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0522000
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/02/2017
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
Substance: 9020
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/02/2017 | $0.00 | 07/18/2017 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/12/2017 | $3,803.00 | 07/18/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 009 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.1101(g)(8)(iii)(A): Cutting, abrading or breaking siding, shingles, or transite panels, shall be prohibited unless the employer can demonstrate that methods less likely to result in asbestos fiber release cannot be used. On March 29, 2017, employees broke and removed chrysotile asbestos siding with hammers and pry bars and the employer did not demonstrate that the method was less likely to result in asbestos fiber release.