Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19261101 G01 II Asbestos
Inspection Nr: 1043352.015
Citation: 02002
Citation Type: Willful
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $70,000.00
Current Penalty: $16,601.57
Issuance Date: 08/10/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 8
Abatement Date: 08/14/2015
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0524530
Contest Date: 08/27/2015
Final Order: 01/07/2019
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
Substance: 9020
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 01/07/2019 | $16,601.57 | 08/14/2015 | Willful | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 09/01/2015 | $70,000.00 | 08/14/2015 | Willful | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/10/2015 | $70,000.00 | 08/14/2015 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.1101(g)(1)(ii): The employer did not use engineering controls and work practices in all operations covered by 29 CFR 1926.1101, regardless of the levels of exposure, in the form of wet methods or wetting agents to control employee exposures during asbestos handling, mixing, removal, cutting, application and cleanup: The employer does not use engineering controls and work practices in the form of wet methods in all operations covered by 29 CFR 1926.1101. This most recently occurred on or about February 12, 2015 through March 3, 2015. The employer did not use engineering controls and work practices in the form of wet methods to control employee exposures during removal, cutting, grinding and cleanup of asbestos-containing floor tiles, flooring mastics, and thermal system insulation.