Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100095 K01 Occupational noise exposure.
Inspection Nr: 1153058.015
Citation: 02003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $12,346.00
Current Penalty: $5,901.30
Issuance Date: 12/02/2016
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 90
Abatement Date: 01/06/2017
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0112600
Contest Date: 12/16/2016
Final Order: 10/30/2017
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
Substance: 8111
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 10/30/2017 | $5,901.30 | 01/06/2017 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 12/27/2016 | $12,346.00 | 01/06/2017 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/02/2016 | $12,346.00 | 01/06/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 003 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): Back Room: On or about 9/21/16, the Valver on Line 2 had a measured 8-hour time-weighted average noise exposure of 87.7 dBA, which exceeds the OSHA Noise Action Level of 85 dBA, and the employer did not train the employee in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.95(k).