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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100095 D01 Occupational noise exposure.
Inspection Nr: 1451205.015
Citation: 01002A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $9,446.00
Current Penalty: $3,306.10
Issuance Date: 03/05/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 10
Abatement Date: 03/17/2020
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0522500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 03/26/2020
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/26/2020 | $3,306.10 | 03/17/2020 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/05/2020 | $9,446.00 | 03/17/2020 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.95(d)(1): When information indicates that any employee's exposure may equal or exceed an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels, the employer shall develop and implement a monitoring program. a. The employer did not develop and implement a monitoring program for employees working in the wash area. A line laborer working in the wash area was exposed to continuous noise at 120.8% on January 9, 2020, which exceeded the action limit (AL) of 50%, an 8-hour TWA (time weighted average) sound level of 85 dBA. The employee's 8-hour TWA sound level was approximately 91.3 dBA during the 464 minute sampling period. Time weighted average includes a zero increment for the 16 minutes not sampled. b. The employer did not develop and implement a monitoring program for employees working in the wash area. A line laborer working in the wash area was exposed to continuous noise at 87.18% on January 9, 2020, which exceeded the action limit (AL) of 50%, an 8-hour TWA (time weighted average) sound level of 85 dBA. The employee's 8-hour TWA sound level was approximately 89.0 dBA during the 459 minute sampling period. Time weighted average includes a zero increment for the 21 minutes not sampled. c. The employer did not develop and implement a monitoring program for employees working in the wash area. A line leader working in the wash area was exposed to continuous noise at 124.0% on January 9, 2020, which exceeded the action limit (AL) of 50%, an 8-hour TWA (time weighted average) sound level of 85 dBA. The employee's 8-hour TWA sound level was approximately 91.5 dBA during the 455 minute sampling period. Time weighted average includes a zero increment for the 25 minutes not sampled. d. The employer did not develop and implement a monitoring program for employees working in the wash area. A line laborer working in the wash area was exposed to continuous noise at 114.7% on January 9, 2020, which exceeded the action limit (AL) of 50%, an 8-hour TWA (time weighted average) sound level of 85 dBA. The employee's 8-hour TWA sound level was approximately 90.9 dBA during the 468 minute sampling period. Time weighted average includes a zero increment for the 12 minutes not sampled. e. The employer did not develop and implement a monitoring program for employees working in the wash area. A line laborer working in the wash area was exposed to continuous noise at 86.3% on January 9, 2020, which exceeded the action limit (AL) of 50%, an 8-hour TWA (time weighted average) sound level of 85 dBA. The employee's 8-hour TWA sound level was approximately 88.9 dBA during the 448 minute sampling period. Time weighted average includes a zero increment for the 32 minutes not sampled. f. The employer did not develop and implement a monitoring program for employees working in the wash area. A line laborer working in the wash area was exposed to continuous noise at 165.4% on January 9, 2020, which exceeded the action limit (AL) of 50%, an 8-hour TWA (time weighted average) sound level of 85 dBA. The employee's 8-hour TWA sound level was approximately 93.6 dBA during the 454 minute sampling period. Time weighted average includes a zero increment for the 26 minutes not sampled.