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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100095 I02 I Occupational noise exposure.
Inspection Nr: 1024668.015
Citation: 01001B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 04/02/2015 2
Initial Penalty: $4,900.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 03/26/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0111700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 04/13/2015
Emphasis:
Substance: 8110
Substance: 8111
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 04/13/2015 | $0.00 | 04/02/2015 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/26/2015 | $4,900.00 | 04/02/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.95(I)(2)(i): The employer did not ensure that hearing protectors are worn by an employee who is required by paragraph (b)(1) of this section to wear personal protective equipment. (a) Location: Aluminum Grinding Area: On or about February 18, 2015, an employee (RO) using grinders on metal was exposed to noise levels at 132% of the allowable 8 hour time-weighted average sound level (90 dBA). The equivalent level of the 132% is approximately 92 dBA which is capable of causing permanent hearing loss. The sampling was performed for 483 minutes during one work shift on February 18, 2015. The noise level exceeded the permissible exposure limit of 90 dBA and no hearing protectors were worn by the employee at the time of the exposure.