AIR SERVICES INC.

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, AIR SERVICES INC. — a industry sector 00 facility located at 2500 NORTH VAN DORN ST., ALEXANDRIA, VA 22302 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 15 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $21,500.00. The inspection case was opened on 2000-08-17.

The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.

State Context: Within VA, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 62,574 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,237.86.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 15 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 13 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 2 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning October 24, 2000 with the latest abatement deadline set for November 2, 2000. Of the 15 total citations, 8 (53%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, suggesting partial progress toward required corrective actions.

Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $21,500.00 reflects OSHA's gravity-based penalty calculation methodology, which considers the severity of potential injury, the probability of occurrence, the employer's size, good faith, and violation history. The per-citation average of $1,433.33 falls within the standard penalty range.

The inspection of Air Services Inc. revealed a systemic and hazardous breakdown in asbestos management protocols, as evidenced by the high concentration of Serious violations under the 29 CFR 1926.1101 construction standard. The citations focused heavily on Class II and Class III asbestos work, which involve the removal and disturbance of asbestos-containing materials (ACM) such as floor tiles, roofing, or siding. By failing to implement required engineering controls and work practices—specifically the mandates for wet methods, HEPA vacuuming, and proper containment—the employer effectively permitted the uncontrolled release of airborne fibers,