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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100095 C01 Occupational noise exposure.
Inspection Nr: 1358425.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $5,174.00
Current Penalty: $4,000.00
Issuance Date: 12/10/2018
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 6
Abatement Date: 01/09/2019
Gravity:
Report ID: 0636900
Contest Date:
Final Order: 01/03/2019
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 01/03/2019 | $4,000.00 | 01/09/2019 | Other | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/10/2018 | $5,174.00 | 01/09/2019 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.95(c)(1): A continuing, effective hearing conservation program as described in 29 CFR 1910.95(c) through (n) was not instituted when employee noise exposures equaled or exceeded an 8-hour time-weighted average sound level (TWA) of 85 dBA: In the poly wrap department, where employees were exposed to continuous noise level at 84.9% of the allowable 8-hour time-weighted average sound level (85 dBA). The equivalent dBA level of 84.9% is approximately 89 dBA. The sampling was performed for 435 minutes during one shift on November 14, 2018.