Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19261101 F01 I Asbestos
Inspection Nr: 945519.015
Citation: 02029B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $70,000.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 03/31/2014
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 127
Abatement Date: 05/21/2016
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0213100
Contest Date: 04/18/2014
Final Order: 04/21/2016
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 04/21/2016 | $0.00 | 05/21/2016 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 04/29/2014 | $70,000.00 | 04/30/2014 | Willful | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/31/2014 | $70,000.00 | 04/30/2014 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 029B Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.1101(f)(1)(i): Where exposure monitoring was required under 29 CFR 1926.1101, the employer did not perform monitoring to determine accurately the airborne concentrations of asbestos to which employees were or potentially were exposed: a) The employer did not provide records of an ambient air negative exposure assessment before performing Class II asbestos tile removal work in Bldg. 85. Absent sampling that showed no excessive ambient air levels of asbestos, the employer did not: provide training for subcontractor employees; establish a regulated area; have the work supervised by a competent person; have employees use respirators; provide and require use of protective clothing; provide decontamination facilities for employees and their equipment; or require that HEPA vacuums be used to clean work clothing.