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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19261101 I01 Asbestos
Inspection Nr: 689158.015
Citation: 01009
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $5,000.00
Current Penalty: $4,062.00
Issuance Date: 03/18/2013
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 10
Related Event Code (REC): C
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0524700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 04/10/2013
Emphasis:
Substance: 9954
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 04/10/2013 | $4,062.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/18/2013 | $5,000.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 009 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.1101(i)(1): The employer did not provide and require the use of protective clothing, such as coveralls or similar whole-body clothing, head coverings, gloves, and foot coverings for each employee exposed to airborne concentrations of asbestos that exceed the time weighted average and/or excursion limit in 29 CFR 1926.1101(c) or for which a required negative exposure assessment was not produced: a) Kyklos Bearing International, LLC - Sandusky, Ohio: On or about October 1, 2012, the employer failed to provide employees performing Class I asbestos work with appropriate personal protective equipment, such as, but not limited to, coveralls, gloves, and foot coverings. Employees were exposed to potential long term health effects after coming into contact with asbestos containing material (10-15% chrysotile) while removing an ash hopper from Boiler #3.