Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100095 I03 Occupational noise exposure.
Inspection Nr: 993582.015
Citation: 01001B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Not Completed - AD Discretion
Initial Penalty: $3,080.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 02/19/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 8
Abatement Date: 07/25/2016
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0524700
Contest Date: 03/16/2015
Final Order: 05/09/2016
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
Substance: 8110
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 05/09/2016 | $0.00 | 07/25/2016 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 03/17/2015 | $3,080.00 | 03/09/2015 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/19/2015 | $3,080.00 | 03/09/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.95(i)(3): Employees were not given the opportunity to select their hearing protectors from a variety of suitable hearing protectors provided by the employer. a. A&D Wood Products, Inc. located in Elida, Ohio: On or about December 4, 2014, the employer did not ensure employees who were required to wear hearing protection when working in the shop, were provided with multiple types of hearing protection. Employees were exposed to noise levels in excess of 95 dBA as an eight hour time weighted average exposure while operating equipment such as air nailers, bands saws, and swing saws.