OSHA Inspection: LUTTRELL ENGRAVING INC.

Issued

Jul 14, 2014

Abate by

Aug 28, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $720 Reduced

Hazardous substances 9954

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1101(g)(1)(i): The employer shall use the following engineering controls and work practices in all operations covered by this section, regardless of the levels of exposure:     Vacuum cleaners equipped with HEPA filters to collect all debris and dust containing ACM and PACM, except as provided in paragraph (g)(8)(ii) of this section in the case of roofing material.    On or about June 23, 2014, in the facility, employee(s) required to remove asbestos-containing vinyl floor tiles in the graphic artist room were potentially exposed to the hazard of contact with chrysotile asbestos.  Vacuum cleaners equipped with HEPA filters were not used to collect debris and dust.

Issued

Jul 14, 2014

Abate by

Aug 28, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 9954

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1101(g)(1)(ii): The employer shall use the following engineering controls and work practices in all operations covered by this section, regardless of the levels of exposure:   Wet methods, or wetting agents, to control employee exposures during asbestos handling, mixing, removal, cutting, application, and cleanup, except where employers demonstrate that the use of wet methods is infeasible due to for example, the creation of electrical hazards , equipment malfunction, and, in roofing, except as provided in paragraph (g)(8)(ii) of this section.  On or about June 23, 2014, in the facility, employee(s) required to replace asbestos-containing vinyl floor tiles in the artist room were potentially exposed to the hazard of contact with chrysotile asbestos.  Wet methods, or wetting agents, to control employee exposures were not used.

Issued

Jul 14, 2014

Abate by

Aug 28, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 9954

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1101(g)(1)(iii): The employer shall use the following engineering controls and work practices in all operations covered by this section, regardless of the levels of exposure:   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.   On or about June 23, 2014, in the facility, employee(s) required to replace asbestos-containing vinyl floor tiles in the artist room were potentially exposed to the hazard of contact with chrysotile asbestos.  Waste and debris was not disposed of in leak-tight containers.

Issued

Jul 14, 2014

Abate by

Aug 28, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $720 Reduced

Hazardous substances 9954

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1101(g)(7)(i): All Class II work shall be supervised by a competent person as defined in paragraph (b) of this section:    On or about June 23, 2014, in the facility, employee(s) required to replace asbestos-containing vinyl floor tiles (Class II work) in the artist room were potentially exposed to the hazard of contact with chrysotile asbestos.  The work was not supervised by a competent person as defined in paragraph (b) of this section.

Issued

Jul 14, 2014

Abate by

Aug 28, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $720 Reduced

Hazardous substances 9954

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1101(k)(2)(i): Before work subject to this standard is begun, building and facility owners shall determine the presence, location, and quantity of ACM and/or PACM at the work site pursuant to paragraph (k)(1) of this section.    On or about June 23, 2014, in the facility, employee(s) required to replace asbestos-containing vinyl floor tiles in the artist room were potentially exposed to the hazard of contact with chrysotile asbestos.  Before work began, the building owner (i.e. employer) did not determine the presence, location, and quantity of asbestos-containing material (ACM) and/or presumed asbestos containing material (PACM) at the work site pursuant to paragraph (k)(1) of this section.

Issued

Jul 14, 2014

Abate by

Aug 28, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 9954

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1101(k)(9)(iv)(A): The employer shall train each employee who is likely to be exposed in excess of the permissible exposure limit (PEL), and each employee who performs Class I through IV asbestos operations.  For work with asbestos containing roofing materials, flooring materials, siding materials, ceiling tiles, or transite panels, training shall include at a minimum all the elements included in paragraph (k)(9)(viii) of this section and in addition, the specific work practices and engineering controls set forth in paragraph (g) of this section which specifically relate to that category. Such course shall include "hands-on" training and shall take at least 8 hours:  On or about June 23, 2014, in the facility, employee(s) required to replace asbestos-containing vinyl floor tiles (Class II asbestos work) in the artist room were potentially exposed to the hazard of contact with chrysotile asbestos.  The employer did not provide the required training to each employee who performed Class II work.