Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 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) Spiral Mill Plant - On or about March 6, 2024, a Spiral Mill Operator was not provided training on the effects of noise, the purpose of hearing protection and the purpose of audiometric testing, was exposed to continuous noise at a dose of 196.4% or an equivalent time-weighted average of 94.87 dBA, which is in excess of the 85 dBA Action level, during a 446-minute sampling period on 03-06-2024. (b) Spiral Mill Plant - On or about March 6, 2024, a Spiral Mill Plant Operator was not provided training on the effects of noise, the purpose of hearing protection and the purpose of audiometric testing. exposed to continuous noise at a dose of 199.7% or an equivalent time-weighted average of 94.99 dBA, which is in excess of the 85 dBA Action level, during a 448-minute sampling period on 03-06-2024.