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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100095 K03 Occupational noise exposure.
Inspection Nr: 1318429.015
Citation: 01002C
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $9,054.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 11/13/2018
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 40
Abatement Date: 12/10/2018
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0523400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 12/10/2018
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Substance: 8110
Substance: 8111
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 12/10/2018 | $0.00 | 12/10/2018 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/13/2018 | $9,054.00 | 12/10/2018 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002C Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.95(k)(3): The employer did not ensure that each employee exposed to noise at or above an 8-hour time weighted average of 85 decibels was trained and informed of the information included in sections k(3)(i) through k(3)(iii). (a) On or about May 22, 2018, the employer did not provide training which informed employees included in the hearing conservation program about the effects of noise on hearing, the purpose of hearing protectors, the advantages, disadvantages, and attenuation of various types, instructions on selection, fitting, use, and care of hearing protectors, the purpose of audiometric testing, and an explanation of the testing procedures. Workers are exposed to contact with noise in excess of a time-weighted average of 85 decibels, A-weighted.