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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100095 C01 Occupational noise exposure.
Inspection Nr: 1145676.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 10/31/2016 2
Initial Penalty: $3,563.00
Current Penalty: $1,781.00
Issuance Date: 09/19/2016
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 5
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0524700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 10/04/2016
Emphasis:
Substance: 8111
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/04/2016 | $1,781.00 | 10/31/2016 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/19/2016 | $3,563.00 | 09/30/2016 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.95(c)(1): The employer did not administer a continuing, effective hearing conservation program as described in 29 CFR 1910.9(c) through (o) whenever employee noise exposures equal or exceed an 8-hour time-weighted average sound level of 85 decibels measured on the A scale, or equivalently a dose of fifty percent: a) Cement Products Inc. Located at 389 Park Avenue East Mansfield, Ohio; On or about May 6, 2016, the employer failed to develop and implement the elements of a hearing conservation program. An employee working in the manufacturing building was exposed to occupational noise at an eight-hour time weighted average of 91.6 dBa, which exceeded the OSHA action limit of 85 dBa. b) Cement Products Inc. Located at 389 Park Avenue East Mansfield, Ohio; On or about May 6, 2016, the employer failed to develop and implement the elements of a hearing conservation program. An employee working in the manufacturing building was exposed to occupational noise at an eight-hour time weighted average of 88.9 dBa, which exceeded the OSHA action limit of 85 dBa.