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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100095 K01 Occupational noise exposure.
Inspection Nr: 1175402.015
Citation: 01001B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 03/21/2017 2
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 02/23/2017
Nr Instances: 6
Nr Exposed: 21
Related Event Code (REC): R
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0418100
Contest Date: 03/16/2017
Final Order: 08/14/2017
Emphasis:
Substance: 8110
Substance: 8111
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 08/14/2017 | $0.00 | 03/21/2017 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 03/24/2017 | $0.00 | 03/21/2017 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/23/2017 | $0.00 | 03/21/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.95(k)(1): The employer did not train each employee who is exposed to noise at or above an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.95(k): a) Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc., Monroe, GA - An employee working in building 2, staking line #1, was exposed to a noise level of 91.5 dBA, exceeding the action level of 85 dBA. Noise training was not conducted, on or about 9/8/16. b) Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc., Monroe, GA - An employee working in building 2, staking line #1, was exposed to a noise level of 88.3 dBA, exceeding the action level of 85 dBA. Noise training was not conducted, on or about 9/8/16. c) Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc., Monroe, GA - An employee working in building 1, body flex area, was exposed to a noise level of 87 dBA, exceeding the action level of 85 dBA. Noise training was not conducted, on or about 9/8/16. d) Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc., Monroe, GA - An employee working in the wash room of building 1, was exposed to a noise level of 91.9 dBA, exceeding the action level of 85 dBA. Noise training was not conducted, on or about 9/8/16. e) Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc., Monroe, GA - A temporary employee working in the wash room of building 1, was exposed to a noise level of 88.9 dBA, exceeding the action level of 85 dBA. Noise training was not conducted, on or about 9/8/16. f) Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc., Monroe, GA - A temporary employee working in the wash room of building 1, was exposed to a noise level of 89.3 dBA, exceeding the action level of 85 dBA. Noise training was not conducted, on or about 9/8/16.