Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 012B Hazard:

29 CFR 1926.1101(k)(9)(i): The employer did not institute, at no cost to employees, a training program for each employee who was likely to be exposed in excess of the permissible exposure limit (PEL) and for each employee who performed Class I through IV asbestos operations: a) On or about November 16, 2023, K.L.F. Enterprises, Inc. did not institute, a training program for each employee performing Class 1 asbestos operations during structural demolition of buildings and whose exposure may exceed the permissible exposure limit (PEL). During structural demolition of a building located at 2615 Washington St., Waukegan, IL 60085, the foreman was operating an excavator, holding a structural beam in the excavator's grapples, while two co-workers were using an oxy-acetylene torch to cut a structural beam that had been sprayed-on with fireproofing insulation which contained 15% chrysotile asbestos. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.