Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100095 I02 II Occupational noise exposure.
Inspection Nr: 985493.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $2,800.00
Current Penalty: $1,400.00
Issuance Date: 01/08/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 01/20/2015
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0524700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 01/29/2015
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Substance: 8110
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 01/29/2015 | $1,400.00 | 01/20/2015 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/08/2015 | $2,800.00 | 01/20/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.95(i)(2)(ii): The employer did not ensure hearing protectors were worn by any employee who was exposed to an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels or greater: a. MCM Precision Castings, Inc. located in Weston, Ohio: On or about November 20, 2014, the employer did not ensure an employee operating the knockout machine was wearing hearing protection when exposed to levels of high noise at 97.0 dBA as an eight hour time weighted average.