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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100095 K03 I Occupational noise exposure.
Inspection Nr: 1045410.015
Citation: 01002B
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Date: 09/23/2015 2
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 08/27/2015
Nr Instances: 9
Nr Exposed: 65
Related Event Code (REC): R
Gravity:
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 | $0.00 | 09/23/2015 | Other | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/27/2015 | $0.00 | 09/23/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.95(k)(3)(i): The employer did not ensure that each employee was informed of the effects of noise on hearing: a) Primex Plastics Corp., Oakwood, GA - An employee operating the grinder on line 12 was exposed to noise at a TWA of 107.9 dBA which exceeded the action level of 85 dBA. Noise training did not include the effects of noise on hearing. The exposure was derived from a personal sample taken over 495 minutes, on or about 3/10/15. b) Primex Plastics Corp., Oakwood, GA - An employee operating the grinders in the grinding room was exposed to noise at a TWA of 106.4 dBA which exceeded the action level of 85 dBA. Noise training did not include the effects of noise on hearing. The exposure was derived from a personal sample taken over 465 minutes, on or about 3/10/15. c) Primex Plastics Corp., Oakwood, GA - An employee assisting in the operation on line 16 was exposed to noise at a TWA of 89.8 dBA which exceeded the action level of 85 dBA. Noise training did not include the effects of noise on hearing. The exposure was derived from a personal sample taken over 461 minutes, on or about 3/10/15. d) Primex Plastics Corp., Oakwood, GA - An employee operating line 8 was exposed to noise at a TWA of 94.2 dBA which exceeded the action level of 85 dBA. Noise training did not include the effects of noise on hearing. The exposure was derived from a personal sample taken over 447 minutes, on or about 3/10/15. e) Primex Plastics Corp., Oakwood, GA - An employee operating line 4 was exposed to noise at a TWA of 94.5 dBA which exceeded the action level of 85 dBA. Noise training did not include the effects of noise on hearing. The exposure was derived from a personal sample taken over 445 minutes, on or about 3/10/15. f) Primex Plastics Corp., Oakwood, GA - An operator in plant 2 was exposed to noise at a TWA of 97.6 dBA which exceeded the action level of 85 dBA. Noise training did not include the effects of noise on hearing. The exposure was derived from a personal sample taken over 445 minutes, on or about 3/10/15. g) Primex Plastics Corp., Oakwood, GA - An operator in plant 2 was exposed to noise at a TWA of 92.3 dBA which exceeded the action level of 85 dBA. Noise training did not include the effects of noise on hearing. The exposure was derived from a personal sample taken over 446 minutes, on or about 3/10/15. h) Primex Plastics Corp., Oakwood, GA - An employee operating a grinder was exposed to noise at a TWA of 98.6 dBA which exceeded the action level of 85 dBA. Noise training did not include the effects of noise on hearing. The exposure was derived from a personal sample taken over 458 minutes, on or about 3/10/15. i) Primex Plastics Corp., Oakwood, GA - An employee operating line 13 was exposed to noise at a TWA of 93.2 dBA which exceeded the action level of 85 dBA. Noise training did not include the effects of noise on hearing. The exposure was derived from a personal sample taken over 458 minutes, on or about 3/10/15.