Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100095 G01 Occupational noise exposure.
Inspection Nr: 1400301.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Repeat
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $66,300.00
Current Penalty: $15,000.00
Issuance Date: 10/17/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0626000
Contest Date:
Final Order: 11/07/2019
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 11/07/2019 | $15,000.00 | Repeat | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/17/2019 | $66,300.00 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.95(g)(1): The employer did not establish and maintain an audiometric testing program as provided by 29 CFR 1910.95(g) by making audiometric testing available to all employees whose exposures equal or exceed an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels: On May 8, 2019, and times prior thereto, throughout the "Pega" press machine work area, the employer did not maintain a hearing conservation program. Humanetics LLI, LTD was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.95(g)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1142470 citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on July 22, 2016, with respect to a workplace located at 7021 S. Bentsen Road, McAllen, Texas 78503.