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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100095 C01 Occupational noise exposure.
Inspection Nr: 1840232.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $3,972.00
Current Penalty: $1,500.00
Issuance Date: 01/21/2026
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 02/27/2026
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0111400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 01/29/2026
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Substance: 9000
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 01/29/2026 | $1,500.00 | 02/27/2026 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/21/2026 | $3,972.00 | 02/27/2026 | 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: Location: Fabrication Shop On or about December 3, 2025, employees were exposed to 8-hour time weighted average noise levels in excess of the 85 dBA (equivalently a dose of 50%) while washing parts with an air hose, where a Hearing Conservation Program was not fully implemented including monitoring, annual audiometric testing program, noise training, and the posting of the noise standard 1910.95. Employees were exposed to noise levels of 56.4%, 97.6% and 164.4% dose, respectively.