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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100095 K01 Occupational noise exposure.
Inspection Nr: 1735812.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $15,211.00
Current Penalty: $7,500.00
Issuance Date: 06/27/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 7
Abatement Date: 07/23/2024
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0524700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 07/23/2024
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 07/23/2024 | $7,500.00 | 07/23/2024 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/27/2024 | $15,211.00 | 07/23/2024 | 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 March 20, 2024, the employer failed to implement an occupational noise training program for employees exposed to noise hazards while working on presses such as 491, 386, and 192 and the cold forming, the green machine, and the big line during their 8-hour shifts. Employees were exposed to occupational noise between 86.9 - 91.8 dBA for an 8-hour time-weighted average.