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Standard Cited: 19100095 I02 II A Occupational noise exposure.
Inspection Nr: 1761135.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $15,970.00
Current Penalty: $9,582.00
Issuance Date: 09/13/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 55
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0524700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 10/16/2024
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Substance: 8111
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/16/2024 | $9,582.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/13/2024 | $15,970.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.95(i)(2)(ii)(A): The employer did not ensure that hearing protectors are worn by any employee who is exposed to an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels or greater and has not yet had a baseline audiogram established pursuant to 29 CFR 1910.95(g)(5)(ii): On or about July 11, 2024, the employer did not require and ensure employees exposed to noise levels exceeding the action level of 85 decibels or a dose of 50 percent while working on weld steel tube mills and recut machines wore hearing protection in the work environment prior to receiving baseline audiograms. Employees working on mills and recut machines in buildings 1 and 4 were exposed to noise at levels 73.6% (87.8dB) to 151.4% (92.9 dB) of the permissible daily dose as measured over 524 minutes to 548 minutes of sampling.