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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100095 I02 I Occupational noise exposure.
Inspection Nr: 1546049.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $13,052.00
Current Penalty: $6,000.00
Issuance Date: 01/27/2022
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 02/23/2022
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0626300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 02/18/2022
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
Substance: 8110
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 02/18/2022 | $6,000.00 | 02/23/2022 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/27/2022 | $13,052.00 | 02/23/2022 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.95(i)(2)(i):The employer did not ensure that hearing protectors were worn by an employee who was required by 29 CFR 1910.95(b)(1) to wear personal protective equipment: The employer did not ensure hearing protection was worn by employees exposed to noise levels that exceeded an 8-hour time-weighted average (TWA) of 90 dBA, based on a 90 dB threshold: (a) In the baker sawmill, a flat edger operator was exposed to noise levels at 200.2% of the permissible 8-hour TWA, which is approximately 95.0 dBA. Sampling was performed for 359 minutes during one shift. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled time. (b) In the edger building, a sawyer was exposed to noise levels at 184.8% the permissible 8-hour TWA, which is approximately 94.4 dBA. Sampling was performed for 446 minutes during one shift. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled time.