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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100095 C01 Occupational noise exposure.
Inspection Nr: 824881.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $3,080.00
Current Penalty: $1,540.00
Issuance Date: 04/26/2013
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 05/22/2013
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0418600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/15/2013
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 05/15/2013 | $1,540.00 | 05/22/2013 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/26/2013 | $3,080.00 | 05/22/2013 | 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: a) Lambda Line: On or about January 17, 2013: an employee doing quality control was exposed to continuous noise at a level of 75.5% (equivalent to an 8 hour TWA of 87.9 dBa) which is approximately 1.51 times the Action Level of 50% (equivalent to an 8 hour TWA of 85dBa) Results are based on a 392 minute sampling period conducted. Exposure calculations include a zero increment for the 88 minute period not sampled b) YFA Line: On or about January 17, 2013: an employee operating the side bracket welder was exposed to continuous noise at a level of 72.6% (equivalent to an 8 hour TWA of 87.6 dBa) which is approximately 1.45 times the Action Level of 50% (equivalent to an 8 hour TWA of 85dBa) Results are based on a 480 minute sampling period conducted.