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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100095 K01 Occupational noise exposure.
Inspection Nr: 1024668.015
Citation: 01001C
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 04/14/2015 2
Initial Penalty: $3,500.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 03/26/2015
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0111700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 04/13/2015
Emphasis:
Substance: 8110
Substance: 8111
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 04/13/2015 | $0.00 | 04/14/2015 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/26/2015 | $3,500.00 | 04/14/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001C Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.95(k)(1): The employer did not 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. (a) Location: Aluminum Grinding Area: On or about February 18, 2015, a grinder operator (RO) was exposed to noise levels at 132% of the allowable 8 hour time-weighted average. The equivalent level of the 132% is approximately 92 dBA which is capable of causing permanent hearing loss. The sampling was performed for 483 minutes during one work shift on February 18, 2015. The noise level exceeded the 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels. The employee was not trained in the company's hearing conservation program. (b) Location: Sheetmetal and Aluminum Grinding Areas: On or about February 18, 2015, a grinder operator (TM) was exposed to noise levels at 80%of the allowable 8 hour time-weighted average. The equivalent level of the 80% is approximately 88.3 dBA which is capable of causing permanent hearing loss. The sampling was performed for 476 minutes during one work shift on February 18, 2015. The noise level exceeded the 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels. The employee was not trained in the company's hearing conservation program.