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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100095 C01 Occupational noise exposure.
Inspection Nr: 1496744.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $6,940.00
Current Penalty: $4,858.00
Issuance Date: 01/15/2021
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 50
Abatement Date: 02/16/2021
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0636900
Contest Date:
Final Order: 02/05/2021
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 02/05/2021 | $4,858.00 | 02/16/2021 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/15/2021 | $6,940.00 | 02/16/2021 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.95(c)(1): A continuing, effective hearing conservation program as described in 29 CFR 1910.95(c) through (n) was not instituted when employee noise exposures equaled or exceeded an 8-hour time-weighted average sound level (TWA) of 85 dBA: On or about October 09, 2020, and at times prior thereto, at a workplace located at 8758 South U.S. Hwy 377, Dublin, Texas; employees were exposed to continuous noise level at 172% of the allowable 8-hour time-weighted average sound level (85 dBA). The equivalent dBA level of 170% is approximately 93.9 dBA. The sampling was performed for 480 minutes during one shift on October 15, 2020.