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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100095 C01 Occupational noise exposure.
Inspection Nr: 1456390.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 07/15/2020 7
Initial Penalty: $3,856.00
Current Penalty: $2,313.60
Issuance Date: 05/15/2020
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 6
Related Event Code (REC): C
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0418100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 06/10/2020
Emphasis:
Substance: 8110
Substance: 8111
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 06/10/2020 | $2,313.60 | 07/15/2020 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/15/2020 | $3,856.00 | 07/02/2020 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A 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)Saulo's Granite, LLC, Stone Mountain, GA- On or about January 22, 2020, and times prior to, in the fabrications area, employee's polishing granite counter tops was exposed to noise at a time-weighted average (TWA) of 90.9 dBA, exceeding the action level of 85 dBA. A hearing conservation program had not been implemented. b)Saulo's Granite, LLC, Stone Mountain, GA- On or about January 22, 2020, and times prior to, in the fabrications area, employee's polishing granite counter tops was exposed to noise at a time-weighted average (TWA) of 93.1 dBA, exceeding the action level of 85 dBA. A hearing conservation program had not been implemented. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).