OSHA Inspection: ROB RAMONEDA

Issued

Nov 3, 2011

Abate by

Nov 10, 2011

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $0 Reduced

Hazardous substances 9020

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(a)(2):  A respirator was not provided to each employee when such equipment is necessary to protect the health of such employee. The employer did not provide the respirators which are applicable and suitable for the purpose intended. The employer did not establish and maintain of a respiratory protection program, which included the requirements outlined in paragraph (c) of this section. The program shall cover each employee required by this section to use a respirator.    a. Rob Ramoneda worksite located at 215 E. Main St., Cardington, Ohio:  On or about July 8, 2011, the employer did not ensure proper respiratory protection was provided to an employee removing asbestos containing siding and did not ensure a respiratory protection program was developed and implemented.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that 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, or written records

Issued

Nov 3, 2011

Abate by

Nov 10, 2011

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 9020

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1101(h)(1)(ii): Respirators were not used for Class II asbestos work when ACM was not removed in a substantially intact state.    a. Rob Ramoneda worksite located at 215 E. Main St., Cardington, Ohio:  On or about July 8, 2011, the employer did not ensure an employee removing asbestos containing siding was wearing a half mask tight fitting respirator.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that 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, or written records.

Issued

Nov 3, 2011

Abate by

Nov 10, 2011

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1101(f)(3)(i):   The employer did not conduct daily monitoring that was representative of the exposure of each employee who was assigned to work within a regulated area who was performing Class I or II work, unless the employer pursuant to (f)(2)(iii) of this section, has made a negative exposure assessment for the entire operation.    a. Rob Ramoneda worksite located at 215 E. Main St., Cardington, Ohio:  On or about July 8, 2011, the employer did not ensure periodic air monitoring was conducted to determine employee exposure to asbestos while removing siding that contained asbestos .    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that 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, or written records.

Issued

Nov 3, 2011

Abate by

Nov 10, 2011

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1101(g)(1)(iii): The employer did not ensure prompt clean-up and disposal of wastes and debris contaminated with asbestos in leak-tight containers except in roofing operations, where the procedures specified in paragraph (g)(8)(ii) of this section apply.    a. Rob Ramoneda worksite located at 215 E. Main St., Cardington, Ohio:  On or about July 8, 2011, the employer did not ensure an employee removing siding that contained asbestos promptly cleaned up any waste and debris.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that 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, or written records.

Issued

Nov 3, 2011

Abate by

Nov 10, 2011

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1101(g)(8)(iii)(A): Cutting, abrading or breaking siding, shingles, or transite panels, was not prohibited unless the employer could demonstrate that methods less likely to result in asbestos fiber release cannot be used.    a. Rob Ramoneda worksite located at 215 E. Main St., Cardington, Ohio:  On or about July 8, 2011, the employer did not ensure an employee removing siding that contained asbestos did not break up the siding during removal.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that 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, or written records.

Issued

Nov 3, 2011

Abate by

Nov 10, 2011

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1101(g)(8)(iii)(B): Each panel or shingle was not sprayed with amended water prior to removal.    a. Rob Ramoneda worksite located at 215 E. Main St., Cardington, Ohio:  On or about July 8, 2011, the employer did not ensure an employee removing siding that contained asbestos sprayed each panel with water to minimize employee exposure to asbestos fibers.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that 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, or written records.

Issued

Nov 3, 2011

Abate by

Nov 10, 2011

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1101(i)(1):  The employer did not provide and require the use of protective clothing, such as coveralls or similar whole-body clothing, head coverings, gloves, and foot coverings for any employee exposed to airborne concentrations of asbestos that exceed the TWA and/or excursion limit prescribed in paragraph (c) of this section, or for which a required negative exposure assessment was not produced, or for any employee performing Class I operations which involve the removal of over 25 linear or 10 square feet of TSI or surfacing ACM and PACM.    a. Rob Ramoneda worksite located at 215 E. Main St., Cardington, Ohio:  On or about July 8, 2011, the employer did not ensure an employee removing siding that contained asbestos was provided with coveralls, head covering, and foot coverings.      In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that 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, or written records.

Issued

Nov 3, 2011

Abate by

Nov 10, 2011

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $0 Reduced

Hazardous substances 9020

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1101(j)(2)(i): The employer did not establish an equipment room or area that was adjacent to the regulated area for the decontamination of employees and their equipment which were contaminated with asbestos which shall consist of an area covered by a impermeable drop cloth on the floor or horizontal working surface.    a. Rob Ramoneda worksite located at 215 E. Main St., Cardington, Ohio:  On or about July 8, 2011, the employer did not ensure a decontamination area was established for employees and their equipment which were contaminated with asbestos.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that 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, or written records.

Issued

Nov 3, 2011

Abate by

Nov 10, 2011

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1101(k)(7)(i):  Warning signs that demarcate the regulated area were not provided and displayed at each location where a regulated area was required to be established by paragraph (e) of this section. Signs shall be posted at such a distance from such a location that an employee may read the signs and take necessary protective steps before entering the area marked by the signs.    a. Rob Ramoneda worksite located at 215 E. Main St., Cardington, Ohio:  On or about July 8, 2011, the employer did not ensure warning signs were posted where an employee was removing siding that contained asbestos.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that 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, or written records.

Issued

Nov 3, 2011

Abate by

Nov 10, 2011

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 9020

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1101(k)(8)(i):   Labels were not affixed to all products containing asbestos and to all containers containing such products, including waste containers. Where feasible, installed asbestos products shall contain a visible label.    a. Rob Ramoneda worksite located at 215 E. Main St., Cardington, Ohio:  On or about July 8, 2011, the employer did not ensure asbestos warning labels were affixed to plastic bags which contained asbestos siding.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that 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, or written records.

Issued

Nov 3, 2011

Abate by

Nov 10, 2011

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1101(k)(9)(i): The employer did not, at no cost to the employee, institute a training program for all employees who are likely to be exposed in excess of a PEL and for all employees who perform Class I through IV asbestos operations, and did not ensure their participation in the program.    a. Rob Ramoneda worksite located at 215 E. Main St., Cardington, Ohio:  On or about July 8, 2011, the employer did not ensure an employee removing siding that contained asbestos was provided with training on the following topics:    1. Methods of recognizing asbestos;  2. The health effects associated with asbestos exposure;  3. The relationship between smoking and asbestos in producing lung cancer;  4. The nature of the operations that could result in exposure to asbestos and how to protect themselves from exposure;  5. Respirator training;  6. Appropriate work practices for removing asbstos siding;  7. The content of the asbestos standard;  8. Names, addresses, and phone numbers of public health officials;  9. The requirements for posting signs and affixing labels.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that 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, or written records.

Issued

Nov 3, 2011

Abate by

Nov 10, 2011

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1101(l)(2):  Asbestos waste, scrap, debris, bags, containers, equipment, and contaminated clothing consigned for disposal was not collected and disposed of in sealed, labeled, impermeable bags or other closed, labeled, impermeable containers except in roofing operations where the procedures specified in paragraph (g)(8)(ii) of this section apply.    a. Rob Ramoneda worksite located at 215 E. Main St., Cardington, Ohio:  On or about July 8, 2011, the employer did not ensure an employee removing siding that contained asbestos disposed of the debris in a sealed, labeled, impermeable bags or containers.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that 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, or written records.