Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 002B Hazard:

29 CFR 1926.1101(o)(1): The employer did not designate a competent person, having the qualifications and authorities for ensuring worker safety and health required by 29 CFR 1926.1101(c), General Safety and Health Provisions for Construction 29 CFR 1926.20 through 29 CFR 1926.32: a) In the Facility, Coke Oven Batteries 1, 2, and 3, on or about February 1 through February 5, 2016, where employees conducted Class III asbestos work, the employer did not designate a competent person who can identify asbestos hazards in the workplace and who has the authority to correct them. b) In the Facility, South Wharf Area, on or about March 7, 2016, where employees conducted Class III asbestos work, the employer did not designate a competent person who can identify asbestos hazards in the workplace and who has the authority to correct them. United States Steel Corporation was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1926.1101(o)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 314110610, citation number 1, item number 7, and was affirmed as a final order on December 4, 2011, with respect to a workplace located at 400 State Street, Clairton, PA 15025.