Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100095 I02 I Occupational noise exposure.
Inspection Nr: 1518231.015
Citation: 01003A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $13,653.00
Current Penalty: $13,653.00
Issuance Date: 07/15/2021
Nr Instances: 7
Nr Exposed: 10
Abatement Date: 04/25/2022
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0627500
Contest Date: 08/04/2021
Final Order: 02/22/2022
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 02/22/2022 | $13,653.00 | 04/25/2022 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 08/05/2021 | $13,653.00 | 08/03/2021 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/15/2021 | $13,653.00 | 08/03/2021 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.95(i)(2)(i): The employer did not ensure that hearing protectors are worn by an employee who is required by 29 CFR 1910.95(b)(1) to wear personal protective equipment in the following instances: 1) On January 22, 2021, an employee at the grinding station standing next to Press #111 was observed not using hearing protection while the grinding and the press were in operation. 2) On February 24, 2021, 2-press operators Press #10 were observed not using hearing protection while the press was operating, 2-press operators at Press #30 were observed not using hearing protection while the press was operating. 3) On April 13 2021, two employees at the grinding station standing next to Press #111 were observed not using hearing protection while the grinding and the press were in operation. 4) On June 14, 2021, Press operator at #112 was observed without any hearing protection, Press operator on Press #30 was observed not wearing any hearing protection while press was in operation.