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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100095 C01 Occupational noise exposure.
Inspection Nr: 1466507.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 10/19/2020 2
Initial Penalty: $6,747.00
Current Penalty: $2,800.00
Issuance Date: 08/31/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 5
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0112000
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/28/2020
Emphasis:
Substance: 8111
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/28/2020 | $2,800.00 | 10/19/2020 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/31/2020 | $6,747.00 | 10/19/2020 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.95(c)(1): The employer did not administer a continuing, effective hearing conservation program as described in 29 CFR 1910.9(c) through (o) whenever employee noise exposures equal or exceed an 8-hour time-weighted average sound level of 85 decibels measured on the A scale, or equivalently a dose of fifty percent: PRODUCTION AREA: On or about and at times prior to March 12, 2020, the employer had not developed and implemented a hearing conservation program. An employee was exposed to an average noise level of 87.7 dBA over an 8-hour period. The employees were required to wear hearing protection; however, no Hearing Conservation Program had been developed or implemented. None of the employees had been offered baseline audiograms.