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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100095 I02 II Occupational noise exposure.
Inspection Nr: 1659619.015
Citation: 01004
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $10,938.00
Current Penalty: $5,400.00
Issuance Date: 06/09/2023
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 06/28/2023
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0524700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 06/26/2023
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Substance: 8110
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 06/26/2023 | $5,400.00 | 06/28/2023 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/09/2023 | $10,938.00 | 06/28/2023 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.95(i)(2)(ii): The employer did not ensure that hearing protectors are worn by any employee who is exposed to an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels or greater: On or about May 25th, 2023, the employer failed to ensure proper fitting and supervise the correct use of all hearing protectors within the stacking area of the melt room. During the personal noise dosimetry sampling event, (2) employees were observed to not wearing the approved hearing protectors identified by the employer. Employee #1 was observed wearing noise canceling earbuds and Employee #2 was observed wearing earmuffs not approved by the Employer. Failure to supervise employees wear of hearing protectors exposes employees to potential Standard Threshold Shifts and chronic hearing loss.