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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100095 K03 III Occupational noise exposure.
Inspection Nr: 1582773.015
Citation: 01001C
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 08/19/2022
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 12
Abatement Date: 09/15/2022
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0626300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/13/2022
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 | 09/13/2022 | $0.00 | 09/15/2022 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/19/2022 | $0.00 | 09/15/2022 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001C Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.95(k)(3)(iii): The employer did not ensure that each employee was informed of the purpose of audiometric testing, and an explanation of the test procedures: The employer did not inform each employee exposed to noise at or above an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels on the purpose of audiometric testing and an explanation of test procedures: (a) In the mechanical shop, a welder on the wreck team was exposed to noise levels at 142.6% of the permissible 8-hour TWA (90 dBA). The equivalent dBA level of 142.6% is approximately 92.5 dBA. Sampling was performed for 388 minutes during one shift. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled time. (b) In the mechanical shop, a welder for hopper cars was exposed to noise levels at 104.7% of the permissible 8-hour TWA (90 dBA). The equivalent dBA level of 104.7% is approximately 90.3 dBA. Sampling was performed for 402 minutes during one shift. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled time.