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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100095 G01 Occupational noise exposure.
Inspection Nr: 1116707.015
Citation: 01001B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 07/05/2016 2
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 06/08/2016
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 5
Related Event Code (REC): R
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0213900
Contest Date: 06/29/2016
Final Order: 12/14/2016
Emphasis:
Substance: 8110
Substance: 8111
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 12/14/2016 | $0.00 | 07/05/2016 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 06/29/2016 | $0.00 | 07/05/2016 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/08/2016 | $0.00 | 07/05/2016 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.95(g)(1): The employer did not establish and maintain an audiometric testing program as provided by 29 CFR 1910.95(g) by making audiometric testing available to all employees whose exposures equal or exceed an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels: Audiometric Testing was not conducted for the employees with the following exposures: a) Building 122: A laborer operating the Ultra Span Hollowcore Extruder was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8 hour time-weighted average sound level (PEL). The employee's dosimeter dBA level was 148% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 92.8 dBA. The sampling was performed for 410 minutes during one 8-hr shift on 12/22/15. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time. NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.