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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100095 G06 Occupational noise exposure.
Inspection Nr: 1506710.015
Citation: 01001B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 06/02/2021
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 07/07/2021
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0215800
Contest Date:
Final Order: 06/29/2021
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 06/29/2021 | $0.00 | 07/07/2021 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/02/2021 | $0.00 | 07/07/2021 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.95(g)(6): At least annually after obtaining the baseline audiogram, the employer did not obtain a new audiogram for each employee exposed at or above an 8-hour time-weighted average (8-hr TWA) of 85 decibels (dBA): a) Grinding area, on or about 2/11/21: Grinding area employees were exposed to an 8-hr TWA of noise at 91.5 dBA, for the 360 minutes sampled. A zero increment was included for the 120 minutes not sampled. Annual audiograms during the calendar year 2020 were not performed. b) Melt room, on or about 2/11/21: Melt room employees were exposed to an 8-hr TWA of noise at 87.7 dBA, for the 372 minutes sampled. A zero increment was included for the 108 minutes not sampled. Annual audiograms during the calendar year 2020 were not performed. Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.