OSHA has inspected Mer Waterproofing once in Virginia.
The inspection began on Aug 19, 2020 after a complaint, in Arlington.
That inspection ended with 3 citation items: 3 serious.
Penalties were first proposed at $1,200 and still stand at $1,200.
Asbestos in construction comes up most often in these citations: 3 items under 1926.1101.
How that compares: the median penalty per cited inspection for construction employers since 2015 is $3,080, and Mer Waterproofing averages $1,200 (1 cited inspection).
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1926.1101(g)(8)(i)
(i) For removing vinyl and asphalt flooring materials which contain ACM or for which in buildings constructed no later than 1980, the employer has not verified the absence of ACM pursuant to paragraph (g)(8)(i)(I) of this section. The employer shall ensure that employees comply with the following work practices and that employees are trained in these practices pursuant to paragraph (k)(9):
29 CFR 1926.1101(k)(3)(i)
(i) Before work in areas containing ACM and PACM is begun; employers shall identify the presence, location, and quantity of ACM, and/or PACM therein pursuant to paragraph (k)(1)(i) of this section.
29 CFR 1926.1101(k)(9)(iv)(a)
(A) 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.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement data. A citation is OSHA's allegation; employers can contest it, and the status column shows where each item stands. Something wrong on this page? Tell us.
