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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100095 K03 III Occupational noise exposure.
Inspection Nr: 1045410.015
Citation: 01002C
Citation Type: Serious
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):
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 | $0.00 | 09/23/2015 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/27/2015 | $0.00 | 09/23/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002C Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.95(k)(3)(iii): The purpose of audiometric testing, and an explanation of the test procedures. 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 purpose of audiometric testing, and an explanation of the test procedures, 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 purpose of audiometric testing, and an explanation of the test procedures, 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 purpose of audiometric testing, and an explanation of the test procedures, 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 purpose of audiometric testing, and an explanation of the test procedures, 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 purpose of audiometric testing, and an explanation of the test procedures, 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 purpose of audiometric testing, and an explanation of the test procedures, 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 purpose of audiometric testing, and an explanation of the test procedures, 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 purpose of audiometric testing, and an explanation of the test procedures, 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 purpose of audiometric testing, and an explanation of the test procedures, on or about 3/10/15.