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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100095 K01 Occupational noise exposure.
This violation item has been deleted.
Inspection Nr: 1584816.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $14,502.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 08/12/2022
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 09/19/2022
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0521400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/23/2022
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
Substance: 8110
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/23/2022 | $0.00 | 09/19/2022 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/12/2022 | $14,502.00 | 09/19/2022 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.95(k)(1):The employer shall train each employee who is exposed to noise at or above an 8-hour time weighted average of 85 decibels in accordance with the requirements of this section. The employer shall institute a training program and ensure employee participation in the program. On or about June 3, 2022, operators working on a one-man dismantler pallet machine were exposed to high noise levels equivalent or exceeding the 8-hour time weighted average (TWA) of 85 dBA and the employer did not ensure training was provided on various elements of a hearing conservation program such as, but not limited to, the effects of noise, hearing protection, and audiometric testing for the following: a. On or about June 3, 2022, a #2 bandsaw operator was exposed to noise at 505.6% of the permissible daily dose, or an average sound level of 101.6 dBA, as measured over 480 minutes of sampling. This dose is equivalent to an 8 hour TWA exposure of 101.7 dBA accounting for the period of 0 minutes unmonitored. b. On or about June 3, 2022, a smartsaw operator was exposed to noise at 209.4% of the permissible daily dose, or an average sound level of 95.5 dBA, as measured over 471 minutes of sampling. This does is equivalent to an 8 hour TWA exposure of 95.3 dBA accounting for the period of 9 minutes unmonitored. Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).