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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100095 G05 I Occupational noise exposure.
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Inspection Nr: 1594416.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $10,151.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 10/19/2022
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 11/15/2022
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0626300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 11/17/2022
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 11/17/2022 | $0.00 | 11/15/2022 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/19/2022 | $10,151.00 | 11/15/2022 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.95(g)(5)(i): The employer did not establish, within 6 months of an employee's first exposure at or above the action level, a valid baseline audiogram against which subsequent audiograms can be compared: On or about May 6, 2022, and at times prior to, employees who were exposed to an 8-hour TWA of 85 dB threshold had not been administered a baseline audiogram: (a) An operator working in the Cants Shed by the Baker Edger Saw was exposed to continuous noise levels at 80.7% of the permissible 8-hour time weighted average (TWA). The equivalent decibel (dBA) level of 80.7% is approximately 88.5dBA. Sampling was performed for 480 minutes during one shift. Zero exposure was assumed for the 0 minutes not sampled. (b) An operator working in the Scrag Shed by the 5 Head Resaw was exposed to continuous noise levels at 111% of the permissible 8-hour time weighted average (TWA). The equivalent decibel (dBA) level of 111% is approximately 90.8 dBA. Sampling was performed for 480 minutes during one shift. Zero exposure was assumed for the 0 minutes not sampled.