Translate
Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100095 K01 Occupational noise exposure.
Inspection Nr: 1669142.015
Citation: 01001C
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 07/24/2023
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 08/28/2023
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0522000
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/15/2023
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 | 08/15/2023 | $0.00 | 08/28/2023 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/24/2023 | $0.00 | 08/28/2023 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001C Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.95(k)(1): The employer shall 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. The employer shall institute a training program and ensure employee participation in the program. On or about May 17, 2023, a training program was not instituted for instances such as, but not limited to: a) A Miscellaneous Assembler working the position of Line 4 Auto Team A Stapler, was exposed to noise at 124% of the permissible daily dose, or an average sound level of 92.3 dBA, as measured over 436 minutes of sampling. This dose is equivalent to an 8-hour TWA exposure of 91.6 dBA accounting for the period of 44 minutes unmonitored. b) A Miscellaneous Assembler working the position of Line 1 Press Operator, was exposed to noise at 78.5% of the permissible daily dose, or an average sound level of 89.1 dBA, as measured over 424 minutes of sampling. The dose is equivalent to an 8-hour TWA exposure of 88.3 dBA accounting for the period of 56 minutes unmonitored.