Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 003B Hazard:

29 CFR 1926.1101(e)(1): All Class I, II, and III asbestos work was not conducted within regulated areas: (a) 3rd Floor Work Floor Buffer Area - On or about August 24, 2017, MPE Mechanics conducted Class III Asbestos activities during the removal of the Tray Management System (TMS) and the staging Buffers by chipping, prying and breaking up asbestos containing asphalt floor planks, and the work activity was not conducted within a regulated area. The U.S. Postal Service was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard 29 CFR 1926.1101(e)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1006785, citation number 1, item number 3a and was affirmed as a final order on April 22, 2015, with respect to a workplace located at 1883 Main Street, Springfield, MA 01101. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet), in addition, documentation demonstrating the abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.