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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100095 C01 Occupational noise exposure.
Inspection Nr: 1746065.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $5,485.00
Current Penalty: $3,839.50
Issuance Date: 08/27/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 10/17/2024
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0111400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/27/2024
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/27/2024 | $3,839.50 | 10/17/2024 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/27/2024 | $5,485.00 | 10/17/2024 | 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 1910.9(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: Metal Fabrication Area: On July 24, 2024, an employee was exposed to an 8-hour time weighted average noise level of 88.3 dBA (equivalently a dose of 79%) in excess of the 85 dBA (equivalently a dose of 50%) during metal fabrication work. A hearing conservation program was not fully implemented including noise monitoring, baseline and annual audiometric testing, noise training, and the posting of the hearing conservation standard 1910.95.