NEW YORK, NY ·
OSHA Inspection: COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
Complaint inspection · Health discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint health inspection of COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY in 2276 12TH AVE., NEW YORK, NY 10027 (NAICS 722110). OSHA activity number 332425347.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons: routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
- Site address
- 2276 12TH AVE.
- City
- NEW YORK
- State
- NY
- ZIP
- 10027
- Mailing
- 420 WEST 119TH ST., NEW YORK, NY 10027
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Complete (A)
- Discipline
- Health
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- Non-union (B)
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 722110
- Employees
- 14754
- Ownership type
- Private (A)
Citations
3 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.1001 J02 I
- Issued
- Jun 22, 2012
- Abate by
- Aug 6, 2012
- Penalty
- Initial $4,250 · Current $2,975 Reduced
9020
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.1001(j)(2)(i): Employers and building and facility owners did not exercise due diligence in complying with these requirements to inform employers and employees about the presence and location of asbestos containing material (ACM) and presumed asbestos containing (PACM): a) 2276 12th Ave., New York, NY - Columbia University did not inform the employer of employees of the presence and location of ACM or PACM in the basement. Contractors cleaned the area to include dry sweeping, dusting and vacuuming debris without using a HEPA filter. Laboratory analysis of loose debris found in the basement yielded up to 50% chrysotile asbestos. The condition was noted on or about 02/23/2012. NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000.00 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19.
Recent events (2)
- · I (S) $2975
- · Z (S) $4250
1910.1001 J04 I
- Issued
- Jun 22, 2012
- Abate by
- Aug 6, 2012
- Penalty
- Initial $4,250 · Current $2,975 Reduced
9020
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.1001(j)(4)(i): When a building owner or employer identified previously installed asbestos containing material (ACM) and/or presumed asbestos containing material (PACM), labels or signs were not affixed or posted so that employees will be notified of what materials contain ACM and/or PACM: a ) 2276 12th Ave., New York, NY - Columbia University did not post signs or label material found to contain up to 50% chrysotile asbestos located in the basement. Contractors cleaned the basement to include dry sweeping, dusting and vacuuming such debris without using a HEPA filter. The condition was noted on or about 02/23/2012. NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000.00 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19.
Recent events (2)
- · I (S) $2975
- · Z (S) $4250
1910.1001 K08
- Issued
- Jun 22, 2012
- Abate by
- Aug 6, 2012
- Penalty
- Initial $4,250 · Current $2,975 Reduced
9020
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.1001(k)(8): Waste and debris and accompanying dust in areas containing accessible asbestos containing material (ACM) and or presumed asbestos containing material (PAC) or visibly deteriorated ACM shall not be dusted or swept dry, or vacuumed without using a HEPA filter: a) 2276 12th Ave., New York, NY - Contractors cleaned the basement to include dry sweeping, dusting and vacuuming debris without using HEPA filter. Loose debris found in the basement contained up to 50% chrysotile asbestos. The condition was noted on or about 02/23/2012. NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000.00 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19.
Recent events (2)
- · I (S) $2975
- · Z (S) $4250
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). OSHA publishes its own view of this case as inspection number 332425347.
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