Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001D 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): a) Higher Ground Tactical, LLC - employees, Range Safety Officers while working in the range area observing and instructing clients, were exposed to continuous noise at 326% of the permissible daily noise exposure of 90 dBA or an eight-hour time-weighted average of 98.5 dBA. This exposure was observed over a 287 minute sampling period on November 13, 2015. A zero exposure was assumed for the 193 minutes not sampled. The employer did not provide training as required. Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photograph or video evidence of abatement or other written records.