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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100095 I03 Occupational noise exposure.
Inspection Nr: 1216509.015
Citation: 01003B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 07/03/2017 2
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 06/07/2017
Nr Instances: 6
Nr Exposed: 64
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0418100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 06/30/2017
Emphasis:
Substance: 8111
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 06/30/2017 | $0.00 | 07/03/2017 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/07/2017 | $0.00 | 07/03/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003B 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) Kumho Tire Georgia, Inc., Macon, GA - In mixing building, first floor, the batch mill line #1 operator was exposed to noise at a time-weighted average of 99 dBA, which exceeded the 12 hours shift extended hours action level of 82.1 dBA. Only one type of hearing protection (ear plugs) was provided, on or about 3/8/17. b) Kumho Tire Georgia, Inc., Macon, GA - In mixing building, first floor, the batch mill line #3 operator was exposed to noise at a time-weighted average of 97.6 dBA, which exceeded the 12 hours shift extended hours action level of 82.1 dBA. Only one type of hearing protection (ear plugs) was provided, on or about 3/8/17. c) Kumho Tire Georgia, Inc., Macon, GA - In mixing building, first floor, the TSR operator was exposed to noise at a time-weighted average of 94.6 dBA, which exceeded the 12 hours shift extended hours action level of 82.1 dBA. Only one type of hearing protection (ear plugs) was provided, on or about 3/8/17. d) Kumho Tire Georgia, Inc., Macon, GA - In mixing building, second floor, the mixer #2 operator was exposed to noise at a time-weighted average of 93.1 dBA, which exceeded the 12 hours shift extended hours action level of 82.1 dBA. Only one type of hearing protection (ear plugs) was provided, on or about 3/8/17. e) Kumho Tire Georgia, Inc., Macon, GA - In mixing building, second floor, the mixer #4 operator was exposed to noise at a time-weighted average of 92.7 dBA, which exceeded the 12 hours shift extended hours action level of 82.1 dBA. Only one type of hearing protection (ear plugs) was provided, on or about 3/8/17. f) Kumho Tire Georgia, Inc., Macon, GA - In mixing building, second floor, the mixer #3 operator was exposed to noise at a time-weighted average of 91.7 dBA, which exceeded the 12 hours shift extended hours action level of 82.1 dBA. Only one type of hearing protection (ear plugs) was provided, on or about 3/8/17.