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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100095 K01 Occupational noise exposure.
Inspection Nr: 1251443.015
Citation: 01001B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 10/24/2017
Nr Instances: 4
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 01/02/2018
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0522500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 12/08/2017
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Substance: 8111
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 12/08/2017 | $0.00 | 01/02/2018 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/24/2017 | $0.00 | 11/27/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.95(k)(1): The employer shall 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 this section. The employer shall institute a training program and ensure employee participation in the program. a. The employer did not develop and implement a training program for employees working in the roll out area. An employee working in the roll out area was exposed to continuous noise at 146.2% on September 13, 2017, which exceeded the action limit (AL) of 50%, an 8-hour TWA (time weighted average) sound level of 85 dBA. The employee's 8-hour TWA sound level was approximately 92.7 dBA during the 480 minute sampling period. Time weighted average includes a zero increment for the 0 minutes not sampled. b. The employer did not develop and implement a training program for employees working in the rip saw area. An employee working in the rip saw area was exposed to continuous noise at 141.2% on September 13, 2017, which exceeded the action limit (AL) of 50%, an 8-hour TWA (time weighted average) sound level of 85 dBA. The employee's 8-hour TWA sound level was approximately 92.4 dBA during the 479 minute sampling period. Time weighted average includes a zero increment for the 1 minute not sampled. c. The employer did not develop and implement a training program for employees working in the jointer area. An employee working in the jointer area was exposed to continuous noise at 101.2% on September 13, 2017, which exceeded the action limit (AL) of 50%, an 8-hour TWA (time weighted average) sound level of 85 dBA. The employee's 8-hour TWA sound level was approximately 90.0 dBA during the 473 minute sampling period. Time weighted average includes a zero increment for the 7 minutes not sampled. d. The employer did not develop and implement a training program for employees working in the finishing/inspection area. An employee working in the finishing/inspection area was exposed to continuous noise at 103.1% on September 13, 2017, which exceeded the action limit (AL) of 50%, an 8-hour TWA (time weighted average) sound level of 85 dBA. The employee's 8-hour TWA sound level was approximately 90.2 dBA during the 474 minute sampling period. Time weighted average includes a zero increment for the 6 minutes not sampled.