Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100095 G01 Occupational noise exposure.
Inspection Nr: 1450465.015
Citation: 01002A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $12,145.00
Current Penalty: $6,000.00
Issuance Date: 05/07/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 10
Abatement Date: 09/01/2020
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0627700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 06/02/2020
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 06/02/2020 | $6,000.00 | 09/01/2020 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/07/2020 | $12,145.00 | 05/21/2020 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.95(g)(1): The employer did not establish and maintain an audiometric testing program as provided by 29 CFR 1910.95(g) by making audiometric testing available to all employees whose exposures equal or exceed an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels: On or about January 14, 2020 and at times prior thereto, the employer did not establish and maintain an audiometric program for all employees exposed to noise greater than the permissible exposure limit (PEL) of 90 dBA exposing employees to hazards associated with exposure to noise above the PEL.