OSHA Inspection: LAWDENSKY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY INCORPORATED

Issued

Jan 17, 2013

Abate by

Jan 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $1,500

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1101(g)(8)(i):     For removing vinyl and asphalt flooring materials which contain ACM or for which in buildings constructed no later than 1980, the employer has not verified the absence of ACM pursuant to paragraph (g)(8)(i)(I) of this section. The employer shall ensure that employees comply with the following work practices and that employees are trained in these practices pursuant to paragraph (k)(9) of this section:  (D) All scraping of residual adhesive and/or backing was not performed using wet methods.    A. On or about November 21, 2012 - at the above addressed jobsite, all scraping of adhesive and/or backing was not performed using wet methods, thereby exposing the employees to asbestos hazards.

Issued

Jan 17, 2013

Abate by

Jan 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1101(k)(3)(ii)(B):   Before work under this standard is performed employers of employees who will perform such work shall inform the following persons  of the location and quantity of ACM and PACM present in the area and the precautions to be taken to insure that the airborne asbestos is confined to the area;  Employees who will perform such work and employers of employees who work and/or will be working in adjacent areas.    a. On or about November 21, 2012 - at the above addressed jobsite, employees were not made aware of the ACM or PACM in the area in which tile and mastic removal was taking place, thereby exposing the employees to asbestos hazards.

Issued

Jan 17, 2013

Abate by

Jan 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1101(k)(9)(i):     The employer shall train each employee who is likely to be exposed in excess of a PEL, and each employee who performs Class I through IV asbestos operations, in accordance with the requirements of this section. Such training shall be conducted at no cost to the employee. The employer shall institute a training program and ensure employee participation in the program.    A. On or about November 21, 2012 - at the above addressed jobsite, employees performing removal of asbestos containing floor tile and mastic were not trained on asbestos removal operations, thereby expsoing the employees to asbestos hazards.