Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100095 I03 Occupational noise exposure.
Inspection Nr: 445406.015
Citation: 01005
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 12/14/2012 2
Initial Penalty: $2,700.00
Current Penalty: $1,350.00
Issuance Date: 11/19/2012
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 150
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0213900
Contest Date: 12/05/2012
Final Order: 06/13/2013
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 06/13/2013 | $1,350.00 | 12/14/2012 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 12/15/2012 | $2,700.00 | 12/14/2012 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/19/2012 | $2,700.00 | 12/14/2012 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 005 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.95(i)(3): Employees were not given the opportunity to select their hearing protectors from a variety of suitable hearing protectors provided by the employer: a) Facility: Employees exposed to noise levels in excess of the action level were only provided one form of hearing protection the Moldex Pura fit Disposable foam ear plugs. The employer did not make a variety of hearing protection available, on or about 5/21/12. NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.