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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100095 D01 Occupational noise exposure.
Inspection Nr: 1299566.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $7,114.00
Current Penalty: $4,979.80
Issuance Date: 05/02/2018
Nr Instances: 3
Nr Exposed: 6
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0316400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/18/2018
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Substance: 8111
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 05/18/2018 | $4,979.80 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/02/2018 | $7,114.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.95(d)(1): When information indicated that any employee's exposure equaled or exceed the 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels, the employer did not develop and implement a monitoring program: (a) Handle Mill: On or about March 6, 2018 the employer had not performed noise monitoring where employees were required to wear hearing protection in that an employee (Chop Saw Operator) was exposed to continuous noise at 281.7 percent of the permissible daily noise exposure (8-hour Time Weighted Average sound level of 90 dBA) during the 480 minute sampling period on March 13, 2018. For a full eight hour work shift this exposure would be equivalent to an average sound level of 97.4 dBA. (b) Handle Mill: On or about March 6, 2018 the employer had not performed noise monitoring where employees were required to wear hearing protection in that an employee (Rip Saw Operator) was exposed to continuous noise at 164.7 percent of the permissible daily noise exposure (8-hour Time Weighted Average sound level of 90 dBA) during the 480 minute sampling period on March 13, 2018. For a full eight hour work shift this exposure would be equivalent to an average sound level of 93.5 dBA. (c) Handle Mill: On or about March 6, 2018 the employer had not performed noise monitoring where employees were required to wear hearing protection in that an employee (Dowel Milling Machine Operator) was exposed to continuous noise at 110.9 percent of the permissible daily noise exposure (8-hour Time Weighted Average sound level of 90 dBA) during the 480 minute sampling period on March 13, 2018. For a full eight hour work shift this exposure would be equivalent to an average sound level of 90.7 dBA.