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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100095 I03 Occupational noise exposure.
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Inspection Nr: 1099994.015
Citation: 01003A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $4,900.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 04/19/2016
Nr Instances: 3
Nr Exposed: 23
Abatement Date: 05/03/2016
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0215000
Contest Date: 05/10/2016
Final Order: 10/19/2017
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Substance: 8111
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 10/19/2017 | $0.00 | 05/03/2016 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 05/10/2016 | $4,900.00 | 05/03/2016 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/19/2016 | $4,900.00 | 05/03/2016 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.95(i)(3): Employees were not given the opportunity to select their hearing protectors from a variety of suitable hearing protectors provided by the employer: (a) On or about 02/05/2016 at ACME Parts, Inc. material handlers and operators were exposed to noise hazards. Employees were not given the opportunity to select their hearing protectors from a variety of suitable hearing protectors provided by the employer. The following are instances where the time-weighted average exceeded 85 dBA: (1) A material handler was exposed to 102.7% of the dose, which is equivalent to 90.1 dBA during a period of 414 minutes. Zero exposure was assumed for 66 minutes. (2) A machine operator was exposed to 346.2% of the dose, which is equivalent to 98.9 dBA during a period of 379 minutes. Zero exposure was assumed for 101 minutes. (3) A machine operator was exposed to 267.1% of the dose, which is equivalent to 97.0 dBA during a period of 388 minutes. Zero exposure was assumed for 92 minutes.