Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.95(k)(1): The employer did not 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 29 CFR 1910.95(k): (a) On or about February 5, 2020, a temporary employee in the sanding department was exposed to continuous noise levels at 207.5% of the permissible daily exposure (8-hour, time-weighted average sound level of 85 dbA or equivalently, a dose of 50 percent), during the 413 minute sampling period. Exposure calculations include a zero increment for the 67 minutes not sampled. The employer failed to institute a training program to include the exposed employee. (b) On or about February 5, 2020, a temporary employee in the sanding department was exposed to continuous noise levels at 120.4% of the permissible daily exposure (8-hour, time-weighted average sound level of 85 dbA or equivalently, a dose of 50 percent), during the 459 minute sampling period. Exposure calculations include a zero increment for the 21 minutes not sampled. The employer failed to institute a training program to include the exposed employee. (c) On or about February 5, 2020, a temporary employee in the sanding department was exposed to continuous noise levels at 117.5% of the permissible daily exposure (8-hour, time-weighted average sound level of 85 dbA or equivalently, a dose of 50 percent), during the 459 minute sampling period. Exposure calculations include a zero increment for the 21 minutes not sampled. The employer failed to obtain baseline audiogram for the exposed employee.