Translate
Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19101001 J07 IV Asbestos.
Inspection Nr: 1629204.015
Citation: 02002A
Citation Type: Repeat
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $36,828.00
Current Penalty: $26,000.00
Issuance Date: 04/05/2023
Nr Instances: 3
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 05/01/2023
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 1032700
Contest Date: 04/17/2023
Final Order: 02/19/2024
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Substance: 9020
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 02/19/2024 | $26,000.00 | 05/01/2023 | Repeat | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 04/20/2023 | $36,828.00 | 05/01/2023 | Repeat | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/05/2023 | $36,828.00 | 05/01/2023 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 002A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.1001(j)(7)(iv): The employer did not provide to all employees who perform housekeeping work in areas where ACM and/or PACM is present, an asbestos awareness training course covering the requirements in this standard related to housekeeping: a) At the sorting and distribution area in the Klamath Falls Post Office, located at 317 S 7th St., Klamath Falls, OR 97601: on or about and at times prior to 10-19-2022, where maintenance /custodial workers perform housekeeping duties where Asbestos containing floor tiles containing Asbestos were visibly deteriorated/and not intact, the employer failed to ensure that the personnel was informed of the specific nature of operations related to housekeeping activities which could result in exposure to Asbestos containing dust, including but not limited to removing and disposing of vacuum's bags containing Asbestos contaminated dust. b) At the sorting and distribution area in the Klamath Falls Post Office, located at 317 S 7th St., Klamath Falls, OR 97601: on or about and at times prior to 10-19-2022, where maintenance /custodial workers perform housekeeping duties where Asbestos containing floor tiles were visibly deteriorated/and not intact, the employer failed to ensure that the personnel was informed of the requirements in this standard relating to housekeeping. c) At the sorting and distribution area in the Klamath Falls Post Office, located at 317 S 7th St., Klamath Falls, OR 97601: on or about and at times prior to 10-19-2022, where maintenance /custodial workers perform housekeeping duties where Asbestos containing floor tiles were visibly deteriorated/and not intact, the employer failed to ensure that the personnel was informed of the relationship between smoking and exposure to asbestos producing lung cancer. The U. S. Postal Service was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.1001(j)(7)(iv), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1537592, citation number 1, item number 2a and was affirmed as a final order on 09-14-2022, with respect to a workplace located at 3775 Industrial Blvd, West Sacramento CA 95799.