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Standard Cited: 19100095 D01 Occupational noise exposure.
Inspection Nr: 1562803.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $3,522.00
Current Penalty: $2,671.00
Issuance Date: 04/29/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 06/10/2022
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0317900
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/19/2022
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Substance: 8110
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 05/19/2022 | $2,671.00 | 06/10/2022 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/29/2022 | $3,522.00 | 05/25/2022 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.95(d)(1):When information indicated that any employee's exposure equaled or exceed the 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels, the employer did not develop and implement a monitoring program: a) Facility: On or about March 24, 2022, an employee performing pressure washing, was exposed to continuous noise at 222.6% of the permissible exposure limit, during measurements performed for 374 minutes. For the 8 hour shift, the employee was exposed to the equivalent average sound level of 95.7 dBA, which exceeds the permissible exposure limit of 90 dBA. The employer did not develop and implement a monitoring program as required by this section. Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.