Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.95(k)(1):The employer did not train each employee who is exposed to noise at or above an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.95(k). The employer did not institute a training program and ensure employee participation in the program: a)Facility Firing Range: An employee (range officer) was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8-hour time-weighted average sound level (Permissible Exposure Level). The employee's dosimeters dBA level was 235.4% of the permissible level (90dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 96.2 dBA. The sampling was performed for 255 minutes during one shift on 9/25/2021. Zero exposure was assumed for all unsampled time periods. b)Facility Firing Range: An employee (range officer) was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8-hour time-weighted average sound level (Permissible Exposure Level). The employee's dosimeters dBA level was 333.9% of the permissible level (90dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 98.7 dBA. The sampling was performed for 267 minutes during one shift on 9/25/2021. Zero exposure was assumed for all unsampled time periods. NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMITABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19 CEDAR BRIDGE SHOOTING CENTER LLC WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD, ITS EQUIVALENT, OR ESSENTIALLY SIMILAR STANDARD, 29 CFR 1910.95(k)(1) WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 1226634 CITATION NUMBER 1, ITEM NUMBER 1C, ISSUED ON 10/13/2017. NOTE: FINAL ORDER DATE - 11/2/2017.