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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100095 G01 Occupational noise exposure.
Inspection Nr: 1185446.015
Citation: 01001B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 02/22/2017 2
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 02/02/2017
Nr Instances: 3
Nr Exposed: 8
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0317900
Contest Date: 03/02/2017
Final Order: 03/12/2018
Emphasis:
Substance: 8111
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 03/12/2018 | $0.00 | 02/22/2017 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 03/06/2017 | $0.00 | 02/22/2017 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/02/2017 | $0.00 | 02/22/2017 | 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: a) SS Industries - Grinding Area - A Grinder Operator using handheld electric grinders to clean steel was exposed to continuous noise at 151.6% of the exposure level of 90 dBA or an 8 hour time weighted average of 93.0 dBA. This exposure was observed over a 425 minute sampling period. A zero exposure was assumed for the 55 minutes not sampled. The employer did not provide audiometric testing for an employee exposed over the action level of 85 dBA, on or about November 9, 2016. b) SS Industries - Woodworking Area - A CNC Woodworking Machine Operator operating the CNC woodworking table was exposed to continuous noise at 86.4 % of the exposure level of 90 dBA or an 8 hour time weighted average of 88.9 dBA. This exposure was observed over a 438 minute sampling period. A zero exposure was assumed for the 42 minutes not sampled. The employer did not provide audiometric testing for an employee exposed over the action level of 85 dBA, on or about November 9, 2016. c) SS Industries - Woodworking Area - A Wood Shop Supervisor who operates various pieces of woodworking equipment while supervising was exposed to continuous noise at 78.8% of the exposure level of 90 dBA or an 8 hour time weighted average of 88.2 dBA. This exposure was observed over a 436 minute sampling period. A zero exposure was assumed for the 44 minutes not sampled. The employer did not provide audiometric testing for an employee exposed over the action level of 85 dBA, on or about November 9, 2016. 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.