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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100095 I02 II A Occupational noise exposure.
Inspection Nr: 1185446.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 03/09/2017 2
Initial Penalty: $6,338.00
Current Penalty: $2,500.00
Issuance Date: 02/02/2017
Nr Instances: 3
Nr Exposed: 8
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0317900
Contest Date: 03/02/2017
Final Order: 03/12/2018
Emphasis:
Substance: 8111
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 03/12/2018 | $2,500.00 | 03/09/2017 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 03/06/2017 | $6,338.00 | 03/09/2017 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/02/2017 | $6,338.00 | 03/09/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.95(i)(2)(ii)(A): The employer did not ensure that hearing protectors are worn by any employee who is exposed to an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels or greater and has not yet had a baseline audiogram established pursuant to 29 CFR 1910.95(g)(5)(ii): a) SS Industries - Grinding Area - A Grinder Operator using handheld electric grinders to clean steel was exposed to continuous noise at 151.6% of the exposure level of 90 dBA or an 8 hour time weighted average of 93.0 dBA. This exposure was observed over a 425 minute sampling period. A zero exposure was assumed for the 55 minutes not sampled. The employer did not require the use of hearing protection for those employees exposed over the action level of 85 dBA who had been working at the plant for more than six months and who had not been provided audiometric testing, on or about November 9, 2016. b) SS Industries - Woodworking Area - A CNC Woodworking Machine Operator operating the CNC woodworking table was exposed to continuous noise at 86.4 % of the exposure level of 90 dBA or an 8 hour time weighted average of 88.9 dBA. This exposure was observed over a 438 minute sampling period. A zero exposure was assumed for the 42 minutes not sampled. The employer did not require the use of hearing protection for those employees exposed over the action level of 85 dBA who had been working at the plant for more than six months and who had not been provided audiometric testing, on or about November 9, 2016. c) SS Industries - Woodworking Area - A Wood Shop Supervisor who operates various pieces of woodworking equipment while supervising was exposed to continuous noise at 78.8% of the exposure level of 90 dBA or an 8 hour time weighted average of 88.2 dBA. This exposure was observed over a 436 minute sampling period. A zero exposure was assumed for the 44 minutes not sampled. The employer did not require the use of hearing protection for those employees exposed over the action level of 85 dBA who had been working at the plant for more than six months and who had not been provided audiometric testing, on or about November 9, 2016. Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.