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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100095 G01 Occupational noise exposure.
Inspection Nr: 1718037.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $4,839.00
Current Penalty: $2,900.00
Issuance Date: 02/26/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 04/09/2024
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0419400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 03/19/2024
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/19/2024 | $2,900.00 | 04/09/2024 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/26/2024 | $4,839.00 | 04/09/2024 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.95(g)(1): The employer did not maintain an audiometric testing program as provided by 29 CFR 1910.95(g) by making audiometric testing available to all employees whose exposures equal or exceed an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels: (a) Plant II - On or about December 19, 2023, a Machine Operator was exposed to continuous noise at a dose of 94.6% or an equivalent time-weighted average of 88 dBA, which is in excess of the 85 dBA Action level, during a 432-minute sampling period on 01-11-2024. Exposure calculations included a zero increment for the time not sampled.