Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100095 G01 Occupational noise exposure.
Inspection Nr: 1226735.015
Citation: 02001
Citation Type: Willful
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $114,074.00
Current Penalty: $51,265.00
Issuance Date: 09/26/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 80
Abatement Date: 10/13/2017
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0524700
Contest Date: 10/18/2017
Final Order: 09/04/2018
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
Substance: 8110
Substance: 8111
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 09/04/2018 | $51,265.00 | 10/13/2017 | Willful | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 10/20/2017 | $114,074.00 | 10/13/2017 | Willful | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/26/2017 | $114,074.00 | 10/13/2017 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.95(g)(1): The employer did not establish and maintain an audiometric testing program as provided in this paragraph by making audiometric testing available to all employees whose exposures equal or exceed an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels. a. Ross Casting & Innovation, LLC located in Sidney, Ohio: On or about April 21, 2017, the employer did not ensure employees working on the APF line, Final Blast operation, and CKO cells were provided with audiometric testing when exposed to levels of high noise above 85 dBA as an 8-hour time-weighted average.