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Standard Cited: 19100095 I02 II A Occupational noise exposure.
Inspection Nr: 1706159.015
Citation: 01001D
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: 07/31/2024
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 | 07/31/2024 | 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: 001D Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.95(i)(2)(ii)(A): The employer did not ensure that hearing protectors were worn by any employee who is exposed to an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels or greater, and had not yet had a baseline audiogram established pursuant to 29 CFR 1910.95(g)(5)(ii): 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 ensure mandatory use of hearing protectors for employees who had exposure greater than 85 dBA for a time weighted average, and had not yet had baseline audiograms. 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.