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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100095 I02 I Occupational noise exposure.
Inspection Nr: 1055307.015
Citation: 02001
Citation Type: Willful
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $69,300.00
Current Penalty: $35,000.00
Issuance Date: 07/10/2015
Nr Instances: 6
Nr Exposed: 30
Abatement Date: 10/30/2015
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0627500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/28/2015
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
Substance: 8111
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/28/2015 | $35,000.00 | 10/30/2015 | Willful | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/10/2015 | $69,300.00 | 07/16/2015 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.95(i)(2)(i): The employer did not ensure hearing protectors were worn by employees exposed to sound levels exceeding those listed in Table G-16 of 29 CFR 1910.95(b)(1): On the production floor, employees were exposed to sound pressure levels exceeding 85 decibels and were not wearing hearing protection in the following areas: (a) While mopping the floors between presses #111/#110, an employee was exposed to continuous noise levels of 93.3 decibels and was not wearing hearing protection. (b) While operating the 1000-ton press #110, an operator was exposed to continuous noise levels of 95 decibels and was not wearing hearing protection.