The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) has fined Jamaica Plain-based contractor Envirogreen LLC $8,312.50 for violations of state asbestos regulations.

The violations cited were improper removal and handling of asbestos transite siding from a Second Street home located in Pittsfield.

In response to a complaint filed with MassDEP, the department conducted an inspection of the work site in June 2013 at 161 Second St. in Pittsfield. During the inspection, MassDEP observed violations related to removal, handling, labeling and disposal of asbestos-containing materials.

MassDEP ordered Envirogreen to clean up the property using proper procedures for removal, handling, labeling and disposal of the material, and to pay the assessed penalty.    

"This company has been penalized for similar violations in the recent past," Michael Gorski, director of MassDEP’s Western regional office in Springfield, said in a statement. "Evergreen is aware of the relevant regulations, proper procedures and of [its] requirement to minimize asbestos exposure to the public."