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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100095 C01 Occupational noise exposure.
Inspection Nr: 922594.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $2,100.00
Current Penalty: $1,260.00
Issuance Date: 12/09/2013
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 03/31/2014
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0215800
Contest Date:
Final Order: 12/19/2013
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 12/19/2013 | $1,260.00 | 03/31/2014 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/09/2013 | $2,100.00 | 01/11/2014 | 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) In the mini production area, on or about 8/27/13: The employer did not administer a hearing conservation program where OSHA noise monitoring showed an employee exposed to an 8 hour time weighted average of 87.8 decibels. Monitoring was conducted for a period of 457 minutes. Zero exposure was assumed for the 23 minutes not sampled. Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.