Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100095 G01 Occupational noise exposure.
Inspection Nr: 1664583.015
Citation: 01002A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $6,250.00
Current Penalty: $4,300.00
Issuance Date: 10/11/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 12
Abatement Date: 11/06/2023
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0627700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 10/27/2023
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 | 10/27/2023 | $4,300.00 | 11/06/2023 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/11/2023 | $6,250.00 | 11/06/2023 | 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 May 11, 2023, and at times prior thereto and thereafter, an audiometric testing program was not established for employees who operate grinders and who are exposed to workplace noise exceeding an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 dBA or equivalently a noise dose of 50%.