Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100095 K01 Occupational noise exposure.
Inspection Nr: 1202160.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 04/13/2018 2
Initial Penalty: $6,972.00
Current Penalty: $3,000.00
Issuance Date: 07/06/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0112600
Contest Date: 08/01/2017
Final Order: 03/02/2018
Emphasis:
Substance: 8111
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 03/02/2018 | $3,000.00 | 04/13/2018 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 08/03/2017 | $6,972.00 | 08/22/2017 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/06/2017 | $6,972.00 | 08/22/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.95(k)(1): The employer did not train each employee who is exposed to noise at or above an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.95(k). The employer did not institute a training program and ensure employee participation in the program: Polishing Rooms: On or about March 8, 2017, a metal polisher was exposed to 88.3 dBA of occupational noise as an 8-hour time-weighted average (TWA), and the employer did not institute a training program and ensure employee participation in the program.