Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100095 D01 Occupational noise exposure.
Inspection Nr: 1215186.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $2,390.00
Current Penalty: $1,419.00
Issuance Date: 08/23/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 09/27/2017
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0626700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 10/18/2017
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/18/2017 | $1,419.00 | 09/27/2017 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/23/2017 | $2,390.00 | 09/27/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.95(d)(1): A representative monitoring program was not developed and implemented when information indicated that an employee's exposure may equal or exceed an 8-hour time weighted average of 85 dBA. a) At the facility, in the wash bay, the employer did not conduct representative personal noise exposure monitoring when employees used a 5000 psi pressure washer and angle grinder to clean the interior of steel tanker trailers, exposing employees to noise hazards.