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29 CFR 1910.95(m)(3)(ii): The employer did not retain audiometric test records for the duration of the affected employee's employment as required by 29 CFR 1910.95(m): (a) Spiral Mill Plant - On or about March 6, 2024, audiometric test records were not maintained for a Spiral Mill Plant Operator exposed to continuous noise at a dose of 199.7% or an equivalent time-weighted average of 94.99 dBA, which is in excess of the 85 dBA Action level, during a 448-minute sampling period on 03-06-2024. Exposure calculations included a zero increment for the time not sampled. (b) Coating Mill Area - On or about March 5, 2024, audiometric test records were not maintained for a Pipe Blower exposed to continuous noise at a dose of 373 % or an equivalent time-weighted average of 99.49 dBA, which is in excess of the 85 dBA Action level, during a 459-minute sampling period on 03-05-2024 while preparing metal pipes to be painted in various stages of the process. Exposure calculations included a zero increment for the time not sampled. (c) Coating Mill Area - On or about March 05, 2024, audiometric test records were not maintained for a Coating Mill Worker exposed to continuous noise at a dose of 235 % or an equivalent time-weighted average of 96.16 dBA, which is in excess of the 85 dBA Action level, during a 464-minute sampling period on 03-05-2024 while preparing metal pipes to be painted in various stages of the process. Exposure calculations included a zero increment for the time not sampled. (d) Coating Mill Area - On or about March 5, 2024, audiometric test records were not maintained for a Coating Mill Lead Worker exposed to continuous noise at a dose of 144.9 % or an equivalent time-weighted average of 92.07 dBA, which is in excess of the 85 dBA Action level, during a 246-minute sampling period on 03-05-2024 while preparing metal pipes to be painted in various stages of the process. Exposure calculations included a zero increment for the time not sampled. (e) Coating Mill Area - On or about March 5, 2024, audiometric test records were not maintained for a Pipe Blower exposed to continuous noise at a dose of 354 % or an equivalent time-weighted average of 99.11 dBA, which is in excess of the 85 dBA Action level, during a 475-minute sampling period on 03-05-2024 while preparing metal pipes to be painted in various stages of the process. Exposure calculations included a zero increment for the time not sampled. (f) Coating Mill Area - On or about March 5, 2024, audiometric test records were not maintained for a Coating Mill Worker exposed to continuous noise at a dose of 327 % or an equivalent time-weighted average of 98.54 dBA, which is in excess of the 85 dBA Action level, during a 465-minute sampling period on 03-05-2024 while preparing metal pipes to be painted in various stages of the process. Exposure calculations included a zero increment for the time not sampled.