OSHA Inspection: HOWRY CONSTRUCTION

Issued

2014-01-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-02-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1200.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1101(d)(5): As supervisor of the entire project, the general contractor did not ascertain whether the asbestos contractor was in compliance with the asbestos standard, and did not require such contractor to come into compliance with this standard:  On or about October 1, 2013 Howry Construction did not did not require subcontractor to be in compliance with Asbestos standards.

Issued

2014-01-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-02-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1200.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1101(g)(8)(iii): When removing cementitious asbestos-containing siding and shingles or transite panels containing ACM on building exteriors (other than roofs, where paragraph (g)(8)(ii) of this section applies) the employer shall ensure that the following work practices are followed:   On October 11, 2013 at this work site employer did not ensure safe work practices were followed by employees removing asbestos-containing siding such as but not limited to:  1. Wet method with the use of amended water for ACM. 2. Vacuum cleaners equipped with HEPA filter to collect all debris and dust containing ACM and PACM.  3. PPE Protection 4. Disposal of wastes and debris contaminated with asbestos in leak-tight containers containers.