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Standard Cited: 19100095 B01 Occupational noise exposure.
Inspection Nr: 1733858.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $7,098.00
Current Penalty: $4,613.70
Issuance Date: 09/11/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 03/31/2025
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0317000
Contest Date:
Final Order: 10/04/2024
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Substance: 8110
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | P: Petition to Mod Abatement | 07/09/2025 | $4,613.70 | 03/31/2025 | Serious | |
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/04/2024 | $4,613.70 | 03/31/2025 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/11/2024 | $7,098.00 | 10/29/2024 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.95(b)(1): When employees were subjected to sound exceeding those listed in Table G-16, feasible engineering controls were not utilized: (a) QuarryCut Inc. located at 77 Wells Road, Parker Ford, PA 19457: The employer did not implement feasible administrative and/or engineering controls to reduce noise levels listed in Table G-16 of this standard for employees performing stone cutting operations. Employees conducting stone cutting operations were exposed to continuous noise levels that were equivalent to 232% and 266.9% of the allowable 50% dose for an 8 hour time-weighted average (TWA). These exposures were equivalent to an 8-hour TWA of 96 dBA and 97 dBA respectively. Sampling times were 381 and 369 respectively. Zero exposures were assumed for all unsampled time periods. Violation noted on/about April 16, 2024