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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100095 G05 II Occupational noise exposure.
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Inspection Nr: 1181839.015
Citation: 02002A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $9,959.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 03/14/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 04/17/2017
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0522500
Contest Date: 04/03/2017
Final Order: 03/19/2018
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
Substance: 8111
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 03/19/2018 | $0.00 | 04/17/2017 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 04/10/2017 | $9,959.00 | 04/17/2017 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/14/2017 | $9,959.00 | 04/17/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 002A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.95(g)(5)(ii): "Mobile test van exception." Where mobile test vans are used to meet the audiometric testing obligation, the employer shall obtain a valid baseline audiogram within 1 year of an employee's first exposure at or above the action level. Where baseline audiograms are obtained more than 6 months after the employee's first exposure at or above the action level, employees shall wear hearing protectors for any period exceeding six months after first exposure until the baseline audiogram is obtained. a. As of December 12, 2016, the employer who had chosen to use the mobile test van exception did not obtain a valid baseline audiogram within 1 year of an employees first exposure as a press assistant II where continuous noise exposure exceeded the action level of 50%, an 8-hour time-weighted average (TWA) sound level of 85 dBA.