Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100095 C01 Occupational noise exposure.
Inspection Nr: 1688487.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $8,067.00
Current Penalty: $4,033.50
Issuance Date: 02/01/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 03/13/2024
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0625500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 02/23/2024
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 02/23/2024 | $4,033.50 | 03/13/2024 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/01/2024 | $8,067.00 | 03/13/2024 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.95(c)(1):The employer did not administer a continuing, effective hearing conservation program as described in 29 CFR 1910.9(c) through (o) whenever employee noise exposures equal or exceed an 8-hour time-weighted average sound level of 85 decibels measured on the A scale, or equivalently a dose of fifty percent: Grinding area: On or about August 3, 2023, and at times prior thereto, employee(s) were exposed to noise hazards due to the employer not having an effective hearing conservation program for employee(s).