Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001B Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.95(k)(2): The training program was not repeated annually for each employee included in the hearing conservation program. Information in the training program was not updated to be consistent with changes in protective equipment and work processes: a) Ammo department, on or about 5/15/17: Pellet room employees were exposed to noise at a dose of 83.5 % or a noise level of 88.7 dBA, based on an 8 hour time weighted average, for the 267 minutes sampled. A zero exposure increment was included for the 213 minutes not sampled. Annual training on hearing conservation was not provided by the employer. b) Ammo department, on or about 5/15/17: BB Line employees were exposed to noise at a dose of 144.0 % or a noise level of 92.6 dBA, based on an 8 hour time weighted average, for the 315 minutes sampled. A zero exposure increment was included for the 165 minutes not sampled. Annual training on hearing conservation was not provided by the employer. c) Ammo department, on or about 5/15/17: Redraw Operator was exposed to noise at a dose of 144.8 % or a noise level of 92.67 dBA, based on an 8 hour time weighted average, for the 350 minutes sampled. A zero exposure increment was included for the 130 minutes not sampled. Annual training on hearing conservation was not provided by the employer. d) Ammo department, on or about 5/15/17: A flasher operator was exposed to noise at a dose of 147.4 % or a noise level of 92.79 dBA, based on an 8 hour time weighted average, for the 288 minutes sampled. A zero exposure increment was included for the 192 minutes not sampled. Annual training on hearing conservation was not provided by the employer. Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.