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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100095 C01 Occupational noise exposure.
Inspection Nr: 954985.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 04/17/2014 2
Initial Penalty: $2,000.00
Current Penalty: $1,150.00
Issuance Date: 04/09/2014
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0418600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 04/17/2014
Emphasis:
Substance: 8110
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 04/17/2014 | $1,150.00 | 04/17/2014 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/09/2014 | $2,000.00 | 04/17/2014 | 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 1910.95(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. a) Laborer: On January 13, 2014 and at times prior; the employer exposed the employee sandblasting metal parts to noise at levels of 1051% (equivalent to an 8 hour time weighted average TWA of 107 dBA) which is 10.51 times the permissible exposure limit of 100 % (equivalent to an 8 hour TWA of 90 dBA) while working in the shop area. Results were calculated for a 56 minutes sampling period with a zero concentration assumption for the remaining 424 minutes. The employer did not administer a continuing, effective hearing conservation program.