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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100095 G01 Occupational noise exposure.
Inspection Nr: 1279965.015
Citation: 01002B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Not Completed - Solicitor Advised
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 05/03/2018
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 10
Abatement Date: 06/20/2018
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0418100
Contest Date: 05/14/2018
Final Order: 05/17/2019
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
Substance: 8111
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 05/17/2019 | $0.00 | 06/20/2018 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 05/23/2018 | $0.00 | 06/20/2018 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/03/2018 | $0.00 | 06/20/2018 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002B 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: a) Oldcastle Lawn & Garden, Inc., Shady Dale, GA - On or about 02/22/18, and times prior to, an employee operating the bagging machine was exposed to noise at a time-weighted average of 85.9 dBA, which exceeded the 10 hour shift action level of 83.4 dBA. An audiometric testing program was not maintained, on or about 02/22/18. b) Oldcastle Lawn & Garden, Inc., Shady Dale, GA - On or about 02/22/18, and times prior to, an employee operating the bagging machine was exposed to noise at a time-weighted average of 84.8 dBA, which exceeded the 10 hour shift action level of 83.4 dBA. An audiometric testing program was not maintained.