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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100095 C01 Occupational noise exposure.
Inspection Nr: 1576189.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 07/27/2022 2
Initial Penalty: $10,151.00
Current Penalty: $6,090.60
Issuance Date: 06/30/2022
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC): R
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0418800
Contest Date:
Final Order: 07/08/2022
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 07/08/2022 | $6,090.60 | 07/27/2022 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/30/2022 | $10,151.00 | 07/27/2022 | 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 29 CFR 1910.9(c) through (o) whenever employee noise exposures equal or exceed an 8-hour time-weighted average sound level of 85 decibels measured on the A scale, or equivalently a dose of fifty percent: (a) On or about February 03, 2022, and days prior to, the employer did not administer a continuing, effective hearing conservation program for employees in the Performance Packaging building while an employee was exposed to sound levels of 87.7 dBA, which exceeds the 8-hour time-weighted average sound level PEL of 85 decibels. Sampling was performed for 433 minutes and zero for the remainder. (b) On or about February 03, 2022, and in days prior to, the employer did not administer a continuing, effective hearing conservation program for employees in the Performance Packaging building while an employee was exposed to sound levels of 87.9 dBA, which exceeds the 8-hour time-weighted average sound level PEL of 85 decibels. Sampling was performed for 434 minutes and zero for the remainder.