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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100095 K01 Occupational noise exposure.
Inspection Nr: 1160015.015
Citation: 03001C
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 12/07/2016
Nr Instances: 3
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 01/04/2017
Gravity:
Report ID: 0214500
Contest Date: 12/14/2016
Final Order: 03/02/2018
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Substance: 8111
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 03/02/2018 | $0.00 | 01/04/2017 | Other | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 12/16/2016 | $0.00 | 01/04/2017 | Other | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/07/2016 | $0.00 | 01/04/2017 | Other |
Text For Citation: 03 Item/Group: 001C 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). The employer did not institute a training program and ensure employee participation in the program: a) 421 East 16th Street (Washing/Drying Area): An employee who performs loading of soiled sheets and towels onto a conveyor leading to a washing machine, was exposed to a continuous noise level at 99.6% of the allowable 8-hour time weighted average sound level (90dBA). The equivalent dBA level of 99.6% is approximately 89.9 dBA. The sampling was performed during 508 minutes during one shift, with zero exposure assumed for any unsampled periods of time. The employer did not offer noise training, thus exposing employees to irreversible hearing loss, on or about, 9/27/16. b) 421 East 16th Street (Washing/Drying Area): An employee who performs loading/unloading of sheets and towels into drying machines after the wash cycle, was exposed to a continuous noise level at 83.8% of the allowable 8-hour time weighted average sound level (90dBA). The equivalent dBA level of 83.8% is approximately 88.7 dBA. The sampling was performed during 484 minutes during one shift, with zero exposure assumed for any unsampled periods of time. The employer did not offer noise training, thus exposing employees to irreversible hearing loss, on or about, 9/27/16. c) 421 East 16th Street (Washing/Drying Area): An employee who performs loading/unloading of sheets and towels into drying machines, following the wash cycle, was exposed to a continuous noise level at 72.5% of the allowable 8-hour time weighted average sound level (90dBA). The equivalent dBA level of 72.5% is approximately 87.6 dBA. The sampling was performed during 500 minutes. during one shift, with zero exposure assumed for any unsampled periods of time. The employer did not offer noise training, thus exposing employees to irreversible hearing loss, on or about, 9/27/16.