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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100095 G06 Occupational noise exposure.
Inspection Nr: 1442014.015
Citation: 01002A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $5,937.00
Current Penalty: $2,968.50
Issuance Date: 04/21/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 08/15/2020
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0625400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/27/2020
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 05/27/2020 | $2,968.50 | 08/15/2020 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/21/2020 | $5,937.00 | 05/15/2020 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.95(g)(6): At least annually after obtaining the baseline audiogram, the employer did not obtain a new audiogram for each employee exposed at or above an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels : On November 1, 2019 and times prior thereto, employees covered by the hearing conservation program in the sandblasting area had not received the annual audiogram, exposing employees to the hazards of high noise and hearing loss. a) Sandblasters were exposed to a 8 hour TWA of 91.1dbA or 117.5% dose. The time sampled was 445 minutes with zero exposure assumed for the 35 minutes not sampled.