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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100095 G06 Occupational noise exposure.
Inspection Nr: 1251443.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $6,519.00
Current Penalty: $4,563.30
Issuance Date: 10/24/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 01/02/2018
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0522500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 12/08/2017
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 12/08/2017 | $4,563.30 | 01/02/2018 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/24/2017 | $6,519.00 | 11/27/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.95(g)(6): "Annual audiogram." At least annually after obtaining the baseline audiogram, the employer shall obtain a new audiogram for each employee exposed at or above an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels. a. The employer did not ensure that audiograms were provided at least annually for employees working in the roll out area. An employee working in the roll out area was exposed to continuous noise at 146.2% on September 13, 2017, which exceeded the action limit (AL) of 50%, an 8-hour TWA (time weighted average) sound level of 85 dBA. The employee's 8-hour TWA sound level was approximately 92.7 dBA during the 480 minute sampling period. Time weighted average includes a zero increment for the 0 minutes not sampled.