Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100095 C01 Occupational noise exposure.
Inspection Nr: 1607357.015
Citation: 02001
Citation Type: Repeat
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $17,403.00
Current Penalty: $13,922.00
Issuance Date: 09/20/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 50
Abatement Date: 11/18/2022
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0830600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 10/26/2022
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/26/2022 | $13,922.00 | 11/18/2022 | Repeat | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/20/2022 | $17,403.00 | 10/17/2022 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.95(c)(1): The employer did not administer a continuing, effective hearing conservation program as described in 29 CFR 1910.95(c) through (o) whenever employee noise exposures equal or exceed an 8-hour time-weighted average sound level of 85 decibels measured on the A scale, or equivalently a dose of fifty percent: a) On or about July 11, 2022, and at times prior, the employer did not administer a continuing, effective hearing conservation program. Sampling conducted on July 11, 2022, showed employees with peak noise exposure above 140 dbA ranging from 143.1 to 143.5 dbA. Key Structures, LLC., was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1515993, citation number 1, item number 3, and was affirmed as a final order on September 3, 2021, with respect to a workplace located at 319 Lockheed St. Pueblo, CO 81001.