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Standard Cited: 19100095 D01 Occupational noise exposure.
Inspection Nr: 1495337.015
Citation: 02002B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 03/29/2021
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 05/13/2021
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0111100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 04/22/2021
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
Substance: 8111
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 04/22/2021 | $0.00 | 05/13/2021 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/29/2021 | $0.00 | 05/13/2021 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 002B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.95(d)(1):When information indicated that any employee's noise exposure equaled or exceed the 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels, the employer did not develop and implement a monitoring program: Facility-wide - On or about 10/22/2020, the employer did not monitor for noise in the following areas in response to previous company noise screening that indicated levels above the Action Level and OSHA monitoring which indicated the following: a. Chop saw Operation where screening indicated 88-91 dBA; b. Sand Blast Booth where screening indicated 85-88 dBA; c. Steam Cleaning/Acid Etch Area where screening and full shift sampling indicated overexposure to the Action level of 85 dBA; d. Forklift Operations where screening indicated levels above the Action Level and impact noise of 112 dBA impact noise throughout when the load of metal part were dropped to the concrete floor.