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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100095 C01 Occupational noise exposure.
Inspection Nr: 1442903.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $3,978.00
Current Penalty: $2,000.00
Issuance Date: 11/29/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 02/15/2020
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0420100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 01/07/2020
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 01/07/2020 | $2,000.00 | 02/15/2020 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/29/2019 | $3,978.00 | 12/26/2019 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.95(c)(1): The employer did not administer a continuing, effective hearing conservation program, as described in paragraphs (c) through (o) of this section, whenever employee noise exposures equal or exceed an 8-hour time-weighted average sound level (TWA) of 85 decibels measured on the A scale (slow response) or, equivalently, a dose of fifty percent. For purposes of the hearing conservation program, employee noise exposures was not computed in accordance with appendix A and Table G-16a, and without regard to any attenuation provided by the use of personal protective equipment: a) On or about November 25, 2019 employees operating the Manitowoc 3500 crane was exposed to permanent hearing loss and the employer did not ensure a continuing, effective hearing conservation program, as described in paragraphs (c) through (o) of this section was implemented at the worksite.