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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100095 I03 Occupational noise exposure.
Inspection Nr: 1153058.015
Citation: 02001
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $12,346.00
Current Penalty: $5,901.30
Issuance Date: 12/02/2016
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 90
Abatement Date: 01/06/2017
Gravity:
Report ID: 0112600
Contest Date: 12/16/2016
Final Order: 10/30/2017
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 | 10/30/2017 | $5,901.30 | 01/06/2017 | Other | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 12/27/2016 | $12,346.00 | 01/06/2017 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/02/2016 | $12,346.00 | 01/06/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001 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: Employees exposed to noise exceeding the OSHA Noise Action Level had the opportunity to select from only one type of hearing protection: (a) Propellant Charging Room (Gas Room): On or about 9/21/16, the Line Mechanic on Line 2 had a measured 8-hour time-weighted average noise exposure of 92.7 dBA, which exceeds the OSHA Noise Action Level of 85 dBA. The employee had the opportunity to select from only one type of hearing protection, MAX Howard Leight earplugs. (b) Back Room: On or about 9/21/16, the Valver on Line 2 had a measured 8-hour time-weighted average noise exposure of 87.7 dBA, which exceeds the OSHA Noise Action Level of 85 dBA. The employee had the opportunity to select from only one type of hearing protection, MAX Howard Leight earplugs.