OSHA Inspection: PUNCH BOWL LLC

Issued

Sep 16, 2011

Abate by

Oct 3, 2011

Penalty

Initial $4,200 · Current $2,520 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1101(d)(1):  On multi-employer worksites, the employer performing work requiring the establishment of regulated areas did not inform other employers on the site of the nature of the employers work with asbestos and/or PACM, of the existence of and requirements pertaining to regulated areas, and the measures taken to ensure that employees of such other employers were not exposed to asbestos:    (a)  Punch Bowl LLC at 65 North Broadway, Denver, CO 80203:  On and before May 13, 2011, the employer performing work requiring the establishment of a regulated area did not inform other employers on the site of the nature of the employers work with asbestos and/or PACM, of the existence of and requirements pertaining to regulated areas, and the measures taken to ensure that employees of such other employers were not exposed to asbestos.  Contractors performed demolition work on the main floor and mezzanine levels of the facility.  Demolition activities included, but were not limited to, removal of thermal system insulation and textured surfacing material.  Bulk analysis determined that these materials contained up to 75% asbestos.  Other employers were not informed of the nature of work with asbestos and/or PACM, the requirement to establish a regulated area, and the measures needed to be taken to ensure employees of such employers were not exposed to asbestos.  This condition exposed employees to an asbestos hazard.    Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).