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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100095 I02 II Occupational noise exposure.
Inspection Nr: 1268273.015
Citation: 01002B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $8,315.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 01/26/2018
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 125
Abatement Date: 04/30/2018
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0625700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 02/02/2018
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 02/02/2018 | $0.00 | 04/30/2018 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/26/2018 | $8,315.00 | 02/12/2018 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.95(i)(2)(ii): The employer did not ensure that hearing protectors are worn by any employee who is exposed to an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels or greater: On or about October 4, 2017, at US Composite Pipe South, Zachary, LA, the employer did not ensure employees exposed to noise at an eight hour time weighted average of more than 85 decibels wore hearing protectors. This violation occurred throughout the facility where employees were exposed to eight hour time weighted averages of greater than the action level of 85 decibels without wearing hearing protection.