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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100095 I02 II A Occupational noise exposure.
Inspection Nr: 1479032.015
Citation: 01001B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 12/09/2020
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 5
Abatement Date: 01/06/2021
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0418300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 01/13/2021
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/09/2020 | $0.00 | 01/06/2021 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.95(i)(2)(ii)(A): The employer did not ensure that hearing protectors were worn by all employees that a baseline audiogram pursuant to paragraph (g)(5)(ii) had not been established: (a) On or about 06/16/2020 - Fabrication Department, the employer did not ensure that hearing protection was worn by an employee who had not had a baseline audiogram, and was exposed to noise greater than the action level of 85 dBA. Employees operating equipment such as, but not limited to, hand grinders and polishers were exposed to an average noise level of 88.3 dBA. Sampling was performed on October 09, 2020 for a period of 336 minutes. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of 144 minutes. (b) On or about 06/16/2020 - Fabrication Department, the employer did not ensure that hearing protection was worn by an employee who had not had a baseline audiogram, and was exposed to noise greater than the action level of 85 dBA. Employees operating equipment such as, but not limited to, hand grinders and polishers were exposed to an average noise level of 87.3 dBA. Sampling was performed on October 09, 2020 for a period of 369 minutes. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of 111 minutes.