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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100095 I05 Occupational noise exposure.
Inspection Nr: 1099994.015
Citation: 01003C
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
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 | $0.00 | 05/03/2016 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/19/2016 | $0.00 | 05/03/2016 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003C Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.95(i)(5): The employer did not ensure proper initial fitting and supervise the correct use of all hearing protectors: (a) On or about 02/05/2016 at ACME Parts, Inc. material handlers and operators were exposed to noise hazards. The employer did not supervise the correct use of all hearing protectors. 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.