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Standard Cited: 19100095 G08 II B Occupational noise exposure.
Inspection Nr: 1045410.015
Citation: 01002A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 09/23/2015 2
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $4,500.00
Issuance Date: 08/27/2015
Nr Instances: 3
Nr Exposed: 7
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0418100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/17/2015
Emphasis:
Substance: 8110
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/17/2015 | $4,500.00 | 09/23/2015 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/27/2015 | $7,000.00 | 09/23/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.95(g)(8)(ii)(B): Unless a physician determines that the standard threshold shift is not work-related or aggravated by occupational noise exposure, the employer did not ensure, when a standard threshold shift occurs, that for employees already using hearing protectors, employees be refitted and retrained in the use of hearing protectors and provided with hearing protectors offering greater attenuation if necessary: a) Primex Plastics Corp., Oakwood, GA - Grinder operators were exposed to noise at TWA levels between 98.6-107.9 dBA which exceeded the action level of 85 dBA. A grinder, who suffered a standard threshold shift (STS), was not retrained in the use of hearing protection, on or about 3/10/15. b) Primex Plastics Corp., Oakwood, GA - Employees assisting in the operation of the lines were exposed to noise at a TWA of 89.8 dBA which exceeded the action level of 85 dBA. An assistant operator, who suffered a standard threshold shift (STS), was not retrained in the use of hearing protection, on or about 3/10/15. c) Primex Plastics Corp., Oakwood, GA - Employees operating lines 8 were exposed to noise at a TWA between 93.2-94.5 94.2 dBA which exceeded the action level of 85 dBA. Line operators, who suffered a standard threshold shift (STS), were not retrained in the use of hearing protection, on or about 3/10/15.