OSHA Inspection: JOSEPH KEHRER/KEHRER BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION, INC.

Issued

2015-08-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-08-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7000.00 · Current $1660.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 90109020

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area: (Construction Reference: 1926.59)    The employer did not provide effective information and training on the following hazardous chemicals to employees at the facility at the time of their initial assignment or whenever a new hazard was introduced: Asbestos, Silica, Muriatic Acid, and Asphalt/Tar Remover.

Issued

2015-08-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-08-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7000.00 · Current $1660.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.100(a): Employees were not protected by protective helmets while working in areas where there was a possible danger of head injury from impact, or from falling or flying objects, or from electrical shock and burns:    On or about February 12, 2015 through March 13, 2015, employees performing demolition activities where there was a possible danger of head injury from impact or from falling objects were not protected by protective helmets.

Issued

2015-08-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-08-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7000.00 · Current $1660.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1): Eye and face protective equipment were not used when machines or operations presented potential eye or face injury from physical, chemical, or radiation agents:    On or about February 12, 2015 through March 13, 2015, eye and face protective equipment was not used during demolition activities that included floor grinding and overhead sawing.

Issued

2015-08-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-08-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7000.00 · Current $1660.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 9020

General-duty citation text

1926.1100(e)(1): All Class I and II asbestos work was not conducted within regulated areas.  All other operations covered by this standard was not conducted within a regulated area where airborne concentrations of asbestos was exceeded, or there was a reasonable possibility that they may have exceeded a PEL:     On or about February 12, 2015 through March 3, 2015, Class I and II asbestos work was not conducted within regulated areas and there was a reasonable possibility that the PEL would be exceeded.  Such work within unregulated areas included but was not limited to:  a.) Removal of asbestos-containing floor tile while not keeping the tile in an intact state.  b.) Removal of asbestos-containing flooring mastic by aggressive methods such as grinding/sanding.  c.) Removal of thermal system insulation without using engineering methods, work practices or personal protective equipment to control airborne concentrations of asbestos.

Issued

2015-08-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-08-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7000.00 · Current $1660.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 9020

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1101(g)(2): Control methods were not used to achieve compliance as required by 1926.1101(g)(2)(i) through (g)(2)(v):     On or about February 12, 2015 through March 3, 2015, the following control methods were not used to achieve compliance as required during Class I and Class II asbestos work:  a.) Local exhaust ventilation equipped with HEPA filter dust collection systems;  b.) Enclosure or isolation of processes producing asbestos dust;  c.) Ventilation of the regulated area to move contaminated air away from the breathing zone of employees and toward a filtration or collection device equipped with a HEPA filter;  d.) Use of other work practices and engineering controls that can be shown as feasible;  e.) Use of respiratory protection when feasible work practices and engineering controls are not sufficient in reducing employee exposures to or below the permissible exposure limit and/or excursion limit.

Issued

2015-08-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-08-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 9020

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1101(g)(4)(vi): Regulated areas were not ventilated to move contaminated air toward a HEPA filtration or collection device:   On or about March 2-3, 2015, regulated areas were not ventilated for Class I operations involving the removal of TSI around piping.

Issued

2015-08-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-08-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 9020

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1101(g)(5): Class I asbestos work was not performed using one or more of the control methods required by 29 CFR 1926.1101(g)(5)(i) through (g)(5)(vi):  On or about March 2-3, 2015, Class I asbestos work was not performed using one or more of the following control methods:  A.) Negative pressure enclosure; B.) Glove Bag System; C.) Negative Pressure Glove Bag System; D.) Negative Pressure Glove Box System; E.) Water Spray Process System; and/or F.) A small walk-in enclosure that complies with (g)(5)(vi) [A] through [B].

Issued

2015-08-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-08-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 9020

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1101(g)(7)(ii): Where a negative exposure assessment was not produced, or where changed job conditions indicated there may be exposure above the PEL or where the employer did not remove the ACM in a substantially intact state, the employer did not use one of the methods listed in sections (A) through (C) of this paragraph for all indoor Class II jobs, in order to ensure that airborne asbestos did not migrate from the regulated area:  On or about February 12, 2015 through March 3, 2015, the employer did not produce a negative exposure assessment for Class II asbestos work and did not remove the ACM in a substantially intact state and did not use one of the following methods: A.) Critical barriers over all openings to the regulated area B.) Another barrier or isolation method to prevent the migration of airborne asbestos from the regulated area, as verified by perimeter area monitoring or clearance monitoring which meets the criteria set out in paragraph (g)(4)(ii)[B] of this section.

Issued

2015-08-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-08-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7000.00 · Current $1660.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 9020

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1101(j)(1)(i): The employer did not establish a decontamination area, consisting of an equipment room, shower area, and clean room in series, adjacent and connected to the regulated area:    On or about March 2-3, 2015, the employer did not establish a decontamination area adjacent and connected to the regulated area and did not comply with (j)(1)(i)(A)-(C) of this standard during Class I asbestos work involving over 25 linear or 10 square feet of thermal system insulation.

Issued

2015-08-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-08-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 9020

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1101(j)(2)(i): The employer did not establish a decontamination room or area for employees and equipment, adjacent to the regulated area, consisting of an impermeable drop cloth on the floor or horizontal working surface, for employees engaged in Class I work involving less than 25 linear or 10 square feet of thermal system insulation or surfacing asbestos containing material and for Class II and Class III asbestos work operations where exposures exceed a permissible exposure limit or where there was not negative exposure assessment produced before the operation:  On or about February 12, 2015 through March 3, 2015, the employer did not establish a decontamination room or area for employees and equipment during Class II asbestos work.

Issued

2015-08-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-08-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $70000.00 · Current $16602.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 9020

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1101(f)(1)(i): Where exposure monitoring is required under 29 CFR 1926.1101, the employer does not perform monitoring to determine accurately the airborne concentrations of asbestos to which employees are exposed:    The employer does not ensure that monitoring is performed to determine accurately the airborne concentrations of asbestos during Class I or Class II work.  The lack of exposure monitoring most recently occurred on or about February 12, 2015 through March 3, 2015, when the employer did not perform monitoring to determine accurately the airborne concentrations of asbestos to which employees were or potentially were exposed during the following Class I and Class II asbestos work:  A.) Removal of asbestos-containing floor tile while not keeping the tile in an intact state.  B.) Removal of asbestos-containing flooring mastic by aggressive methods such as sanding.  C.) Removal of thermal system insulation without using engineering methods, work practice controls or personal protective equipment to control airborne concentrations of asbestos.

Issued

2015-08-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-08-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 9020

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1101(f)(3)(i): The employer fails to conduct daily monitoring that is representative of the exposure of each employee assigned to work in regulated areas and performing Class I or II work:   The employer does not ensure that daily monitoring is performed to determine accurately the exposure to asbestos during Class I or Class II work.  The lack of exposure monitoring most recently occurred on or about February 12, 2015 through March 3, 2015, when a negative exposure assessment was not completed in accordance with paragraph (f)(2)(iii) and the employer failed to conduct daily monitoring that was representative of the exposure of each employee assigned to work in the regulated areas while performing Class I or II asbestos work at the workplace during operations such as but not limited to: A.) Removal of asbestos-containing floor tile while not keeping the tile in an intact state. B.) Removal of asbestos-containing flooring mastic by aggressive methods such as sanding. C.) Removal of thermal system insulation without using engineering methods, work practice controls or personal protective equipment to control airborne concentrations of asbestos.

Issued

2015-08-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-08-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $70000.00 · Current $16602.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 9020

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1101(g)(1)(ii): The employer did not use engineering controls and work practices in all operations covered by 29 CFR 1926.1101, regardless of the levels of exposure, in the form of wet methods or wetting agents to control employee exposures during asbestos handling, mixing, removal, cutting, application and cleanup:    The employer does not use engineering controls and work practices in the form of wet methods in all operations covered by 29 CFR 1926.1101.  This most recently occurred on or about February 12, 2015 through March 3, 2015. The employer did not use engineering controls and work practices in the form of wet methods to control employee exposures during removal, cutting, grinding and cleanup of asbestos-containing floor tiles, flooring mastics, and thermal system insulation.

Issued

2015-08-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-08-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $70000.00 · Current $16602.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 9020

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1101(g)(1)(iii): The employer does not use work practices in all operations covered by 29 CFR 1926.1101, regardless of the levels of exposure, in the form of prompt clean-up and disposal of wastes and debris contaminated with asbestos, in leak-tight containers:    The employer does not ensure that debris contaminated with asbestos is promptly cleaned up and in leak-tight containers.  This most recently occurred on or about February 12, 2015 through March 3, 2015, when the employer did not promptly clean-up and dispose of waste and debris contaminated with asbestos in leak-tight containers that resulted from Class I and II asbestos work.

Issued

2015-08-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-08-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $70000.00 · Current $16602.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 9020

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1101(g)(3)(i): High-speed abrasive disc saws were not equipped with point of cut ventilator or enclosures with HEPA filtered exhaust air:    The employer does not ensure that high-speed abrasive disc saws were equipped with point of cut ventilator or enclosures with HEPA filtered exhaust air.  This most recently occurred on or about February 12, 2015 through March 3, 2015. High-speed abrasive disc saws equipped with abrasive discs were used to remove asbestos-containing flooring mastics and were not equipped with point of cut ventilator or enclosures with HEPA filtered exhaust air.

Issued

2015-08-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-08-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 9020

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1101(g)(8)(i)(A): For removing vinyl and asphalt flooring materials which contain ACM or for which in buildings constructed no later than 1980, the employer did not ensure that flooring or its backing was not sanded:   The employer does not ensure that vinyl flooring or its backing that contains asbestos is not sanded.  This most recently occurred on or about February 12, 2015 through March 3, 2015. In the former Okawville Elementary School, constructed prior to 1980, the employer directed employees to sand flooring mastics that contained Chrysotile asbestos, exposing employees to the hazards associated with asbestos.

Issued

2015-08-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-08-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $70000.00 · Current $16602.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 9020

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1101(g)(3)(iii): Dust and debris containing asbestos containing material and presumed asbestos containing material were dry swept, shoveled or removed by other dry clean-up methods:    The employer does not ensure that dust and debris containing asbestos containing material was not cleaned-up using dry methods.  This most recently occurred on or about February 12, 2015 through March 3, 2015.  Dust and debris containing asbestos containing material were shoveled and removed by a push broom, rags, shop vac and leaf blower during and after Class I and Class II asbestos work.

Issued

2015-08-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-08-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 9020

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1101(g)(8)(i)(E): Dry sweeping was not prohibited:  The employer does not ensure that dry sweeping of asbestos containing material is prohibited.  This most recently occurred on or about February 12, 2015 through March 3, 2015. The employer did not ensure that dry sweeping of ACM using a push broom was prohibited during Class II asbestos work.

Issued

2015-08-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-08-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $70000.00 · Current $16602.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 9020

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1101(g)(8)(i)(G): For removing vinyl and asphalt flooring materials which contain ACM or for which in buildings constructed no later than 1980, floor tiles were not removed intact:    The employer does not ensure that vinyl floor tiles that contain asbestos were removed in an intact state.  This most recently occurred on or about February 12, 2015 at the former Okawville Elementary School. The employer did not ensure that vinyl floor tiles containing chrysotile asbestos were removed in an intact state, exposing employees to the hazards associated with asbestos.

Issued

2015-08-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-08-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $70000.00 · Current $16602.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 9020

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1101(h)(1): For employees who use respirators required by 29 CFR 1926.1101, the employer does not provide each employee an appropriate respirator that complies with the requirements of 29 CFR 1926.1101(h)(1)(i) through 29 CFR 1926.1101(h)(1)(ii):     The employer does not ensure that an appropriate respirator that complies with the requirements of 29 CFR 1926.1101(h) was provided to employees.  This most recently occurred on or about February 12, 2015. The employer did not provide to each employee an appropriate respirator that complied with the requirements of this paragraph during the following work activities:   a. Class II asbestos work when ACM was not removed in a substantially intact state.  b. Class II asbestos work that is not performed using wet methods.  c. Class II asbestos work for which a negative-exposure assessment has not been conducted.

Issued

2015-08-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-08-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $70000.00 · Current $16602.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 9020

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1101(h)(1): For employees who use respirators required by 29 CFR 1926.1101, the employer does not provide each employee an appropriate respirator that complies with the requirements of 29 CFR 1926.1101(h)(1)(i) through 29 CFR 1926.1101(h)(1)(ii):     The employer does not ensure that an appropriate respirator that complies with the requirements of 29 CFR 1926.1101(h) was provided to employees.  This most recently occurred on or about February 12, 2015. The employer did not provide to each employee an appropriate respirator that complied with the requirements of this paragraph during the following work activities:  a. Class II asbestos work when ACM was not removed in a substantially intact state.  b. Class II asbestos work that is not performed using wet methods.  c. Class II asbestos work for which a negative-exposure assessment has not been conducted.

Issued

2015-08-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-08-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $70000.00 · Current $16602.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 9020

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1101(h)(1): For employees who use respirators required by 29 CFR 1926.1101, the employer does not provide each employee an appropriate respirator that complies with the requirements of 29 CFR 1926.1101(h)(1)(i) through 29 CFR 1926.1101(h)(1)(ii):     The employer does not ensure that an appropriate respirator that complies with the requirements of 29 CFR 1926.1101(h) was provided to employees.  This most recently occurred on or about February 12, 2015 through March 3, 2015, the employer did not provide an appropriate respirator that complied with the requirements of this paragraph to an employee during the following work activities:   a. Class I asbestos work.  b. Class II asbestos work when ACM was not removed in a substantially intact state.  c. Class II asbestos work that is not performed using wet methods.  d. Class II asbestos work for which a negative-exposure assessment has not been conducted.

Issued

2015-08-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-08-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $70000.00 · Current $16602.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 9020

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1101(h)(1): For employees who use respirators required by 29 CFR 1926.1101, the employer does not provide each employee an appropriate respirator that complies with the requirements of 29 CFR 1926.1101(h)(1)(i) through 29 CFR 1926.1101(h)(1)(ii):     The employer does not ensure that an appropriate respirator that complies with the requirements of 29 CFR 1926.1101(h) was provided to employees.  This most recently occurred on or about February 12, 2015 through March 3, 2015, the employer did not provide an appropriate respirator that complied with the requirements of this paragraph to an employee during the following work activities:   a. Class I asbestos work.  b. Class II asbestos work when ACM was not removed in a substantially intact state.  c. Class II asbestos work that is not performed using wet methods.  d. Class II asbestos work for which a negative-exposure assessment has not been conducted.

Issued

2015-08-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-08-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $70000.00 · Current $16602.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 9020

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1101(h)(1): For employees who use respirators required by 29 CFR 1926.1101, the employer does not provide each employee an appropriate respirator that complies with the requirements of 29 CFR 1926.1101(h)(1)(i) through 29 CFR 1926.1101(h)(1)(ii):     The employer does not ensure that an appropriate respirator that complies with the requirements of 29 CFR 1926.1101(h) was provided to employees.  This most recently occurred on or about February 12, 2015 through February 13, 2015, the employer did not provide an appropriate respirator that complied with the requirements of this paragraph to an employee during the following work activities:   a. Class II asbestos work when ACM was not removed in a substantially intact state.  b. Class II asbestos work that is not performed using wet methods.  c. Class II asbestos work for which a negative-exposure assessment has not been conducted.

Issued

2015-08-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-08-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $70000.00 · Current $16602.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 9020

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1101(h)(1): For employees who use respirators required by 29 CFR 1926.1101, the employer does not provide each employee an appropriate respirator that complies with the requirements of 29 CFR 1926.1101(h)(1)(i) through 29 CFR 1926.1101(h)(1)(ii):     The employer does not ensure that an appropriate respirator that complies with the requirements of 29 CFR 1926.1101(h) was provided to employees.  This most recently occurred on or about February 15, 2015 through February 21, 2015. The employer did not provide to each employee an appropriate respirator that complied with the requirements of this paragraph during the following work activities  a. Class II asbestos work when ACM was not removed in a substantially intact state.  b. Class II asbestos work that is not performed using wet methods.  c. Class II asbestos work for which a negative-exposure assessment has not been conducted.

Issued

2015-08-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-08-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $70000.00 · Current $16602.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 9020

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1101(h)(1): For employees who use respirators required by 29 CFR 1926.1101, the employer does not provide each employee an appropriate respirator that complies with the requirements of 29 CFR 1926.1101(h)(1)(i) through 29 CFR 1926.1101(h)(1)(ii):     The employer does not ensure that an appropriate respirator that complies with the requirements of 29 CFR 1926.1101(h) was provided to employees.  This most recently occurred on or about February 12, 2015 through March 3, 2015, the employer did not provide an appropriate respirator that complied with the requirements of this paragraph to an employee during the following work activities:   a. Class II asbestos work when ACM was not removed in a substantially intact state.  b. Class II asbestos work that is not performed using wet methods.  c. Class II asbestos work for which a negative-exposure assessment has not been conducted.

Issued

2015-08-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-08-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $70000.00 · Current $16602.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 9020

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1101(h)(1): For employees who use respirators required by 29 CFR 1926.1101, the employer does not provide each employee an appropriate respirator that complies with the requirements of 29 CFR 1926.1101(h)(1)(i) through 29 CFR 1926.1101(h)(1)(ii):     The employer does not ensure that an appropriate respirator that complies with the requirements of 29 CFR 1926.1101(h) was provided to employees.  This most recently occurred on or about February 12, 2015 through March 3, 2015, the employer did not provide an appropriate respirator that complied with the requirements of this paragraph to an employee during the following work activities:   a. Class II asbestos work when ACM was not removed in a substantially intact state.  b. Class II asbestos work that is not performed using wet methods.  c. Class II asbestos work for which a negative-exposure assessment has not been conducted.

Issued

2015-08-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-08-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $70000.00 · Current $16602.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 9020

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1101(h)(2)(i): The employer failed to implement a respiratory protection program in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.134(b) through (d) [except (d)(1)(iii)], and (f) through (m)], which covers each employee required by 29 CFR 1926.1101 to use a respirator:    The employer does not ensure that a respiratory protection program is implemented for employees that are required by 29 CFR 1926.110 to use a respirator.  This most recently occurred on or about February 12, 2015 through March 3, 2015. The employer failed to implement a respiratory protection program when required for the following work activities:  a. Class I asbestos work.  b. Class II asbestos work when ACM was not removed in a substantially intact state.  c. Class II asbestos work that was not performed using wet methods.

Issued

2015-08-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-08-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 9020

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1101(m)(1)(i)(B): For employees otherwise required by this standard to wear a negative pressure respirator, employers did not ensure employees are physically able to perform the work and use the equipment. This determination was not made under the supervision of a physician:  The employer does not ensure that employees that wear negative pressure respirators are physically able to perform the work through a determination under the supervision of a physician.  This most recently occurred on or about February 12, 2015 through March 3, 2015.  During Class I and Class II asbestos work, employees used negative pressure respirators and were not medically evaluated to determine their ability to perform the work and use the equipment.

Issued

2015-08-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-08-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 9020

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1101(m)(2)(i)(A): The employer did not make available medical examinations and consultations to each employee covered under 29 CFR 1926.1101(m)(1)(i) prior to assignment of the employee to an area where negative-pressure respirators are worn:  The employer does not ensure that medical examinations and consultations are made available to each employee assigned to an area where negative-pressure respirators are worn. This most recently occurred on or about February 12, 2015 through March 3, 2015.  During Class I and Class II asbestos work, the employer did not make available medical examinations and consultations to each employee prior to assignment to an area where negative-pressure respirators were worn.

Issued

2015-08-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-08-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $70000.00 · Current $16602.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 9020

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 each employee exposed to airborne concentrations of asbestos that exceed the time weighted average and/or excursion limit in 29 CFR 1926.1101(c) or for which a required negative exposure assessment was not produced:      The employer does not provide and require the use of protective clothing for each employee exposed to airborne concentrations of asbestos for which a required negative exposure assessment was not produced.  This most recently occurred on or about February 12, 2015 through March 3, 2015. The employer did not provide or require the use of protective clothing when a required negative exposure assessment was not produced for the following asbestos work:  a. Class I asbestos work.  b. Class II asbestos work when ACM was not removed in a substantially intact state.  c. Class II asbestos work that was not performed using wet methods.

Issued

2015-08-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-08-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $70000.00 · Current $16602.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 9020

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1101(k)(3)(ii): Before work under this standard is performed, employers of employees who will perform such work shall inform employees who will perform such work of the location and quantity of ACM and/or PACM present in the area and the precautions to be taken to ensure that airborne asbestos is confined to the area:    The employer does not ensure that employees who perform asbestos work are informed of the location and quantity of ACM and/or PACM present in the area and the precautions to be taken.  This most recently occurred on or about February 12, 2015 through March 3, 2015. The employer did not inform employees that performed asbestos work of the presence, location and quantity of ACM or PACM in the area and the precautions needed to ensure that airborne asbestos is confined to the area.

Issued

2015-08-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-08-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $70000.00 · Current $16602.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 9020

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1101(k)(9)(i): The employer does not 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.   The employer does not institute a training program and ensure employee participation in the program.      The employer does not ensure that employees who perform Class I through Class II asbestos operations are trained. This most recently occurred on or about February 12, 2015. An employee was directed to perform Class II asbestos work, including removal of floor tile and sanding of mastic flooring.  The employee was not provided training in Class II asbestos operations, thereby exposing the employee to the hazards associated with asbestos.

Issued

2015-08-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-08-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $70000.00 · Current $16602.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 9020

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1101(k)(9)(i): The employer does not train each employee who is likely to be exposed in excess of a PEL, and each employee who performed Class I through IV asbestos operations, in accordance with the requirements of this section.   The employer does not institute a training program and ensure employee participation in the program.      The employer does not ensure that employees who perform Class I through Class II asbestos operations are trained.  This most recently occurred on or about February 12, 2015 through March 3, 2015. An employee was directed to perform Class II asbestos work, including removal of floor tile and sanding of mastic flooring and Class I asbestos work that included removal of thermal system insulation (TSI).  The employee was not provided training in Class I or Class II asbestos operations, thereby exposing the employee to the hazards associated with asbestos.

Issued

2015-08-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-08-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $70000.00 · Current $16602.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 9020

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1101(k)(9)(i): The employer does not 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.   The employer does not institute a training program and ensure employee participation in the program.      The employer does not ensure that employees who perform Class I through Class II asbestos operations are trained.  This most recently occurred on or about February 12, 2015 through March 3, 2015. An employee was directed to perform Class II asbestos work, including removing ceiling tile and working near sanding of asbestos-containing floor mastic.  The employee was not provided training in Class II asbestos operations, thereby exposing the employee to the hazards associated with asbestos.

Issued

2015-08-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-08-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $70000.00 · Current $16602.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 9020

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1101(k)(9)(i): The employer does not 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.  The employer does not institute a training program and ensure employee participation in the program.      The employer does not ensure that employees who perform Class I through Class II asbestos operations are trained.  This most recently occurred on or about February 12, 2015 through March 3, 2015. An employee was directed to perform Class I asbestos work by removing TSI and Class II asbestos work, including removing ceiling tile and working near sanding of asbestos containing floor mastic.  The employee was not provided training in Class I and Class II asbestos operations, thereby exposing the employee to the hazards associated with asbestos.

Issued

2015-08-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-08-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $70000.00 · Current $16602.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 9020

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1101(k)(9)(i): The employer does not 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.   The employer does not institute a training program and ensure employee participation in the program.      The employer does not ensure that employees who perform Class I through Class II asbestos operations are trained.  This most recently occurred on or about February 12, 2015. An employee was directed to perform Class II asbestos work, including removal of floor tile and sanding of asbestos containing floor mastic.  The employee was not provided training in Class II asbestos operations, thereby exposing the employee to the hazards associated with asbestos.

Issued

2015-08-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-08-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $70000.00 · Current $16602.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 9020

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1101(k)(9)(i): The employer does not 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.   The employer does not institute a training program and ensure employee participation in the program.      The employer does not ensure that employees who perform Class I through Class II asbestos operations are trained.  This most recently occurred on or about February 12, 2015 through February 13, 2015. An employee was directed to perform Class II asbestos work, including disturbing asbestos containing material through sweeping of floors and dusting of equipment.  The employee was not provided training in Class II asbestos operations, thereby exposing the employee to the hazards associated with asbestos.

Issued

2015-08-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-08-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $70000.00 · Current $16602.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 9020

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1101(k)(9)(i): The employer does not 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.   The employer does not institute a training program and ensure employee participation in the program.      The employer does not ensure that employees who perform Class I through Class II asbestos operations are trained.  This most recently occurred on or about February 12, 2015 through March 3, 2015. An employee was directed to perform Class II asbestos work, including removal of floor tile and sanding of mastic flooring and Class I asbestos work that included removal of thermal system insulation (TSI).  The employee was not provided training in Class I or Class II asbestos operations, thereby exposing the employee to the hazards associated with asbestos.

Issued

2015-08-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-08-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $70000.00 · Current $16602.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1101(k)(9)(i): The employer does not 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.   The employer does not institute a training program and ensure employee participation in the program.      The employer does not ensure that employees who perform Class I through Class II asbestos operations are trained.  This most recently occurred on or about February 15, 2015 through February 21, 2015. An employee was directed to perform Class II asbestos work, including sanding of mastic flooring.  The employee was not provided training in Class II asbestos operations, thereby exposing the employee to the hazards associated with asbestos.