Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100095 I02 II Occupational noise exposure.
Inspection Nr: 1289854.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $4,990.00
Current Penalty: $4,990.00
Issuance Date: 07/17/2018
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0418200
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/10/2018
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/10/2018 | $4,990.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/17/2018 | $4,990.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.95(i)(2)(ii): The employer did not ensure that hearing protectors are worn by any employee who is exposed to an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels or greater: a) Production area - The employer did not ensure that hearing protectors were worn by employees exposed to noise over the 8-hour time weighted average of 85 dBA. On 2/14/2018, noise monitoring revealed an employee was exposed to continuous noise at 92 dBA during a 340 minutes sampling period. The exposure calculation included 140 minutes not sampled at zero.