Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100095 G08 II B Occupational noise exposure.
Inspection Nr: 1733858.015
Citation: 01005
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $5,071.00
Current Penalty: $3,296.15
Issuance Date: 09/11/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 10/29/2024
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0317000
Contest Date:
Final Order: 10/04/2024
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Substance: 8110
Substance: 8111
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/04/2024 | $3,296.15 | 10/29/2024 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/11/2024 | $5,071.00 | 10/29/2024 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 005 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.95(g)(8)(ii)(B): Unless a physician determines that the standard threshold shift is not work-related or aggravated by occupational noise exposure, the employer did not ensure, when a standard threshold shift occurs, that for employees already using hearing protectors, employees be refitted and retrained in the use of hearing protectors and provided with hearing protectors offering greater attenuation if necessary: (a) QuarryCut Inc. located at 77 Wells Road, Parker Ford, PA 19457: The employer did not ensure that employees suffering a standard threshold shift were refitted and retrained in the use of hearing protection. An employee who suffered a standard threshold shift was not retrained and was not provided with hearing protectors that offered greater attenuation after suffered a standard threshold shift. Condition noted on or about August 20, 2024.