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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100095 C01 Occupational noise exposure.
Inspection Nr: 1731105.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $6,453.00
Current Penalty: $3,226.50
Issuance Date: 07/15/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 10/15/2024
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0521400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/07/2024
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
Substance: 8111
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/07/2024 | $3,226.50 | 10/15/2024 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/15/2024 | $6,453.00 | 08/12/2024 | 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 1910.95(c) through (n) whenever employee noise exposures equal or exceed an 8-hour time-weighted average sound level of 85 decibels: An effective hearing conservation program which included noise monitoring, audiometric testing of employees and training of employees as detailed in the standard was not instituted by AdvanTech Plastics LLC. a) Production area - On or about March 19, 2024, an employee operating injection mold presses was exposed to continuous noise levels at 69.5% of the allowable 8-hour time-weighted average sound level (90 dBA). The equivalent dBA level of 69.5% is approximately 87.4 dBA. The sampling was performed for 467 minutes during one 8-hour work shift on March 19, 2024. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time, 13 minutes. Abatement documentation is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).