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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100095 D01 Occupational noise exposure.
Inspection Nr: 445406.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $6,300.00
Current Penalty: $6,300.00
Issuance Date: 11/19/2012
Nr Instances: 3
Nr Exposed: 150
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0213900
Contest Date: 12/05/2012
Final Order: 06/13/2013
Emphasis:
Substance: 8111
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 06/13/2013 | $6,300.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | C: Contested | 12/15/2012 | $6,300.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/19/2012 | $6,300.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.95(d)(1): When information indicated that any employee's exposure equaled or exceed the 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels, the employer did not develop and implement a monitoring program: Noise Monitoring was not conducted for employees with the following exposures: a) South end of warehouse: A Clip sorter was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the action level of 85 dBA as an 8 hour time weighted average.The employees dosimeter dBA level was 119% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 91.3 dBA. The sampling was performed for 480 minutes during one shift on 5/24/12. b) South end of warehouse: A Clip sorter was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the action level of 85 dba as an 8 hour time weighted average. The employees dosimeter dBA level was 115% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 91.1 dBA. The sampling was performed for 480 minutes during one shift on 5/24/12. c) South end of warehouse: A Clip sorter was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the action level of 85 dba as an 8 hour time weighted average.The employees dosimeter dBA level was 107% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 90.5 dBA. The sampling was performed for 480 minutes during one shift on 5/24/12.