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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100095 G01 Occupational noise exposure.
Inspection Nr: 1675035.015
Citation: 02001
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $11,162.00
Current Penalty: $3,000.00
Issuance Date: 11/27/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 6
Abatement Date: 12/26/2023
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0521100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 12/19/2023
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 12/19/2023 | $3,000.00 | 12/26/2023 | Other | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/27/2023 | $11,162.00 | 12/26/2023 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.95(g)(1): The employer shall 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. On or about June 27, 2023, at the establishment located at 238648 State Highway 107N, Marathon, WI, a Pellet Mill Operator was exposed to noise at 88.7% (measured on 80 dBA Threshold) of the daily dose over 436 minutes. This dose is equivalent to an 8-hout time-weighted average of 89.1 dBA. The Pellet Mill Operator had not received an audiogram in 2022 or before June 27, 2023.