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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100095 K01 Occupational noise exposure.
Inspection Nr: 1520270.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $8,778.00
Current Penalty: $4,389.00
Issuance Date: 07/14/2021
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 08/20/2021
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0521100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/05/2021
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/05/2021 | $4,389.00 | 08/20/2021 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/14/2021 | $8,778.00 | 08/20/2021 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.95(k)(1): The employer shall train each employee who is exposed to noise at or above an 8-hour time weighted average (TWA) of 85 decibels (dBA) in accordance with the requirements of this section. The employer shall institute a training program and ensure employee participation in the program: At a facility located at 1212 N. Enterprise Drive, De Pere, WI 54115; a Machine Operator employee working at the MultiCam Series 3000 CNC router was exposed to noise at 66.9% (noise dose) during a sample period of 265 minutes during one shift on March 19, 2021. 66.9% is equivalent to an 8-hour TWA sound level of 87.1 dBA. The employer did not train the employee on the hazards of noise or how to select and properly use hearing protection.