Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004 Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.95(k)(1): The employer did not train each employee who was exposed to noise at or above an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.95(k). The employer did not institute a training program and ensure employee participation in the program: The employer did not institute a training program for employees with the following overexposures: a) Front Packing Area: A packer was monitored for approximately 7 hours 40 minutes and was exposed to continuous noise at 86.1 decibels averaged over 8-hours with zero exposure averaged for any unsampled time. The equivalent dose was 61% of OSHAs Permissible Exposure Limit for Noise, which is 90 decibels. The employer did not administer a hearing conservation program, thus exposing the employee to irreversible hearing loss, on or about October 10, 2020. b.) Back Packing Area: A packer was monitored for approximately 7 hours 53 minutes and was exposed to continuous noise at 85.7 decibels averaged over 8-hours with zero exposure averaged for any unsampled time. The equivalent dose was 55.5 % of OSHAs Permissible Exposure Limit for Noise, which is 90 decibels. The employer did not administer a hearing conservation program, thus exposing the employee to irreversible hearing loss, on or about October 10, 2020. c.) Dip Tank Area: A plater was monitored for approximately 7 hours 41 minutes and was exposed to continuous noise at 85.5 decibels averaged over 8-hours with zero exposure averaged for any unsampled time. The equivalent dose was 54.2 % of OSHAs Permissible Exposure Limit for Noise, which is 90 decibels. The employer did not administer a hearing conservation program, thus exposing the employee to irreversible hearing loss, on or about October 10, 2020.