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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100095 G03 Occupational noise exposure.
Inspection Nr: 1117781.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $7,000.00
Issuance Date: 04/12/2016
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 282
Abatement Date: 05/15/2016
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0728500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 04/28/2016
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 04/28/2016 | $7,000.00 | 05/15/2016 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/12/2016 | $7,000.00 | 05/15/2016 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.95(g)(3): Audiometric tests were not performed by a licensed or certified audiologist, otolaryngologist, or other physician or, by a technician who is certified by the Council of Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservation, or who has satisfactorily demonstrated competence in administering audiometric examinations, obtaining valid audiograms, and properly using, maintaining and checking calibration and proper functioning of the audiometers being used: (a) On January 14, 2016, the employer is failing to protect employees when not performing audiometric testing for all employees working in Bays 1, 2, and 3. This was most recently documented at Abecs Springfield, Missouri locations, when audiometric testing was not performed for employees exposed to high noise hazards.