Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100095 G01 Occupational noise exposure.
Inspection Nr: 1706159.015
Citation: 01001C
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 04/22/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 10
Abatement Date: 09/06/2024
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0317900
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/16/2024
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Substance: 8111
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | P: Petition to Mod Abatement | 07/30/2024 | $0.00 | 09/06/2024 | Serious | |
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 05/16/2024 | $0.00 | 07/31/2024 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/22/2024 | $0.00 | 05/16/2024 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001C Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.95(g)(1): The employer did not establish and maintain an audiometric testing program as provided by 29 CFR 1910.95(g) by making audiometric testing available to all employees whose exposures equal or exceed an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels: a) Prestige Marble & Granite - On or about October 26, 2023, a Fabricator was exposed to continuous noise at 94.3% of the exposure level of 90 dBA or an 8 hour time weighted average of 89.5 dBA while performing cutting, grinding, and polishing of granite, marble, and engineered stone. The employer did not establish and maintain an audiometric testing program as provided by 29 CFR 1910.95(g) by making audiometric testing available to all employees whose exposures equal or exceed an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels. Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.