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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100095 G06 Occupational noise exposure.
Inspection Nr: 1584816.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $14,502.00
Current Penalty: $7,251.00
Issuance Date: 08/12/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 09/19/2022
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0521400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/23/2022
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
Substance: 8110
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/23/2022 | $7,251.00 | 09/19/2022 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/12/2022 | $14,502.00 | 09/19/2022 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.95(g)(6):"Annual audiogram." At least annually after obtaining the baseline audiogram, the employer shall obtain a new audiogram for each employee exposed at or above an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels. On or about June 3, 2022, a bandsaw operator working on a one man dismantler pallet machine was exposed to noise at 425.5% of the permissible daily dose, or an average sound level of of 100.4 dBA, as measured over 480 minutes of sampling. This dose is equivalent to an 8 hour TWA exposure of 100.4 accounting for the period of 0 minutes unmonitored and the employer did not ensure annual audiograms were established for employees who noise levels were equivalent or exceeded the 8-hour time weighted average (TWA) of 85 dBA . Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).