Translate
Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100095 D01 Occupational noise exposure.
Inspection Nr: 1643960.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $15,625.00
Current Penalty: $7,812.00
Issuance Date: 05/23/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 10/27/2023
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0523300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 06/14/2023
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Substance: 8110
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 06/14/2023 | $7,812.00 | 10/27/2023 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/23/2023 | $15,625.00 | 06/22/2023 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.95(d)(1): When information indicated that any employee's exposure equaled or exceed the 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels, the employer did not develop and implement a monitoring program: On or about January 24, 2023, employees in the grinding area were exposed to noise levels exceeding 90 dBA on 90 dB threshold and a monitoring program was not developed. a. On January 24, 2023, employee was using a pneumatic handheld sander to sand metal frames inside a booth with metal walls was exposed to 93.51 dBA on 80 dB threshold, as an 8 hour time weighed average. The employee was sampled for 470 minutes, the remaining 10 minutes was calculated as 0 (zero) exposure time. b. On January 24, 2023, employee was using a pneumatic handheld sander to sand metal frames inside a booth with metal walls was exposed to 96.49 dBA on 80 dB threshold, as an 8 hour time weighed average. The employee was sampled for 459 minutes and the remaining 21 minutes was calculated as 0 (zero) exposure time.