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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19101001 J07 IV Asbestos.
Inspection Nr: 1154065.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 04/17/2017 2
Initial Penalty: $16,500.00
Current Penalty: $2,000.00
Issuance Date: 07/29/2016
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Related Event Code (REC): C
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0523100
Contest Date: 08/30/2016
Final Order: 04/17/2017
Emphasis:
Substance: 9020
Substance: 9954
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | R: Review Commission | 04/17/2017 | $2,000.00 | 04/17/2017 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 09/08/2016 | $16,500.00 | 08/10/2016 | Repeat | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/29/2016 | $16,500.00 | 08/10/2016 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 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 health effects of asbestos; and/or locations of ACM and/or recognition of ACM and PACM damage and deterioration and/or requirements in this standard related to housekeeping, and/or proper response to fiber release episodes: (a) On or about June 3, 2016, the custodian/ housekeeping employee was cleaning damaged and broken mastic and tile which contained 15% chrysotile asbestos. The employee had not received awareness training and had not been informed of the presence of asbestos in the facility, exposing the employee to inhalation hazards. 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 965760, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on January 14, 2015 with respect to a workplace located at 3450 State Road 26 East, Lafayette, IN 47901.