OSHA Inspection: BIBLE WAY ASSOCIATION

Issued

2018-06-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-07-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1663.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1101(k)(2)(i): Before work subject to this standard began, the building and/or facility owner(s) did not determine the presence, location and quantity of asbestos containing material (ACM) and/or presumed asbestos containing material (PACM) at the worksite pursuant to 29 CFR 1926.1101(k)(1):    (a) Bible Way Association at 198 Sunlight Dr., Grand Junction, CO: On and around January 4, 2018, the building owners did not determine the presence, location, and quantity of asbestos containing materials (ACM) and/or presumed asbestos containing materials  (PACM) before work on the property began. This condition exposed subcontractors to an asbestos hazard.

Issued

2018-06-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-07-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1101(k)(2)(ii): The building and/or facility owner(s) did not notify prospective employers, tenants, employees of the owner, and all employers of employees who would  be performing work within adjacent areas of the presence, location, and quantity of asbestos containing material or presumed asbestos containing material, at the work sites in their buildings and facilities in writing, or a personal communication between the owner and the person to whom notification must be given or their authorized representatives:  (a) Bible Way Association at 198 Sunlight Dr., Grand Junction, CO: On and around January 4, 2018, the building owner did not ensure that subcontractors with Colorado Warners, LCC were notified of the presence, location, and quantity of asbestos containing material or presumed asbestos containing material. Three employees removed around 220 sq. ft. of drywall with an exterior white texture and white joint compound with 2% asbestos, while running fans and dehumidifiers. Another employee removed nails and cleaned, where the work had occurred, while fans and dehumidifiers were running. This condition exposed the employees who did the removal, and other workers in the area, to an asbestos hazard.   Abatement Note: Notification either shall be in writing, or shall consist of a personal communication between the owner and the person to whom notification must be given or their authorized representatives.