Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19261101 K03 II Asbestos
Inspection Nr: 1043352.015
Citation: 02017
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: 017 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.1101(k)(3)(ii): Before work under this standard is performed, employers of employees who will perform such work shall inform employees who will perform such work of the location and quantity of ACM and/or PACM present in the area and the precautions to be taken to ensure that airborne asbestos is confined to the area: The employer does not ensure that employees who perform asbestos work are informed of the location and quantity of ACM and/or PACM present in the area and the precautions to be taken. This most recently occurred on or about February 12, 2015 through March 3, 2015. The employer did not inform employees that performed asbestos work of the presence, location and quantity of ACM or PACM in the area and the precautions needed to ensure that airborne asbestos is confined to the area.