Dedham Company Assessed $12,625 Penalty
for Asbestos Removal Violations at Brockton Building Site

The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) assessed Taymor Development, LLC of Dedham a $12,625 penalty for violating state asbestos removal regulations at a demolished building site at 53 Montello Street in Brockton.

On June 25, 2008, a MassDEP inspection of the partially demolished Montello commercial building revealed dry friable asbestos-containing material (ACM) in the boiler room area. The work area was not sealed off and the ACM had not been wetted or properly containerize as required by state law.

"The regulations regarding the proper handling and disposal of asbestos are very clear," said David Johnston, acting director of MassDEP's Southeast Regional Office in Lakeville. "Any company involved in property development must act responsibly to ensure the safety of the workers at the site and the safety of the surrounding community."

Following the MassDEP inspection, Taymor Development hired an asbestos-removal contractor to complete the ACM removal before the building demolition could continue. 

As part of a consent order with MassDEP, Taymor Development submitted copies of all asbestos-containing waste material receipts, results of final air clearances and visual inspection documentation as it pertains to the final asbestos cleanup.

The company will pay $5,750 in penalties to the Commonwealth, while the remaining $6,875 will be suspended when the company meets all the requirements in the consent order.

Property owners or contractors with questions about asbestos-containing materials, notification requirements, proper removal, handling, packaging, storage and disposal procedures, or the asbestos regulations are encouraged to contact the appropriate MassDEP Regional Office for assistance.

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