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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): Location: production On or about July 15, 2015, the employer did not provide effective training to each employee who was exposed to noise above the permissible exposure limit. This violation was most recently observed on July 15, 2015, at a jobsite located at 49 Knox Trail, Acton, MA 01720 when employees polishing and cutting granite were exposed to noise levels above the permissible exposure limit where effective training was not provided to all employees exposed to noise above the permissible exposure limit. To abate this violation, the employer must ensure that effecting training is provided to all employees exposed to noise above the permissible exposure limit. Prior violations referred to include a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard which was contained in: MASS-Granite, Inc., dba Mass Granite & Marble was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 979855, citation number 1, item number 1c and was affirmed as a final order on October 10, 2014, with respect to a workplace located at 49 Knox Trail Acton MA 01720.