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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100095 K01 Occupational noise exposure.
This violation item has been deleted.
Inspection Nr: 1009661.015
Citation: 01004A
Citation Type: Willful
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $70,000.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 05/11/2015
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 05/21/2015
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0317900
Contest Date: 05/15/2015
Final Order: 05/07/2017
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
Substance: 8111
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 05/07/2017 | $0.00 | 05/21/2015 | Willful | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 05/27/2015 | $70,000.00 | 05/21/2015 | Willful | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/11/2015 | $70,000.00 | 05/21/2015 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.95(k)(1): The employer does not train each employee who is 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 does not institute a training program and ensure employee participation in the program: a.) 75D Assembly Department - One instance of the employer's continuing failure to comply with this standard involves an employee assembling fire dampers who was exposed to noise at 82.3% of the permissible daily noise exposure limit during measurements performed for 470 minutes on December 15, 2014. A zero exposure was assumed for the 10 minutes not sampled. For the 480 minute work shift employees would be exposed to the equivalent of an average sound level of 88.6 dBA, which is 1.04 times the action level of 85 dBA. The employer does not ensure employees participated in a noise training program in accordance with the requirements of this standard. The employer's ongoing obligation is to ensure that employees are trained in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.95(k). b.) 75D Assembly Department - One instance of the employer's continuing failure to comply with this standard involves an employee assembling fire dampers who was exposed to noise at 82.3% of the permissible daily noise exposure limit during measurements performed for 470 minutes on December 15, 2014. A zero exposure was assumed for the 10 minutes not sampled. For the 480 minute work shift employees would be exposed to the equivalent of an average sound level of 88.6 dBA, which is 1.04 times the Action Level of 85 dBA. The employer does not ensure employees participated in a noise training program in accordance with the requirements of this standard. The employer's ongoing obligation is to ensure that employees are trained in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.95(k). LLOYD INDUSTRIES WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD, WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 311271134, CITATION NUMBER 1, ITEM NUMBER 1a AND INSPECTION NUMBER 30817214, CITTION NUMBER 1, ITEM NUMBER 1b, WITH RESPECT TO THE WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 231 COMMERCE DRIVE, MONTGOMERYVILLE, PA.