OSHA Inspection: RICHMOND UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER

Issued

2014-05-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-05-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5000.00 · Current $3250.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1001(j)(4)(i): Where previously installed asbestos containing material (ACM) and/or presumed ACM (PACM) has been identified by the building owner or employer, labels or signs were not affixed or posted in these areas to notify employees likely to be exposed:                Richmond University Medical Center/NY site: Previously installed thermal system insulation (TSI) on pipes within areas including, but not limited to the Villa Building contained friable ACM/ PACM to which employee(s) and/or contractor employee(s) would be exposed. Warning signs were not posted at entrances to such areas, nor were labels affixed on or adjacent to such materials.       Condition observed on/or about 02/25/14.

Issued

2014-05-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5000.00 · Current $3250.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1001(j)(7)(iv): The employer did not provide to all employees who perform housekeeping work in areas where ACM and/or PACM is present, an asbestos awareness training course covering the health effects of asbestos; and/or locations of ACM and/or PACM in the building; and/or recognition of damage or deterioration of ACM and/or PACM; and requirements in 29 CFR 1910.1001 relating to housekeeping; and/or proper response to all fiber release episodes:            Richmond University Medical Center/NY site: Previously-installed  thermal system installation (TSI) on pipes  in areas including, but not limited to piping insulation in the Villa Building, which was found to contain 40% Chrysotile Asbestos represented friable ACM/PACM with which maintenance employee(s) might come in contact. Documented awareness training was not conducted.     Condition observed on/or about 2/25/14.