Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100095 B01 Occupational noise exposure.
Inspection Nr: 108749.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 08/13/2013 2
Initial Penalty: $5,000.00
Current Penalty: $5,000.00
Issuance Date: 05/03/2012
Nr Instances: 9
Nr Exposed: 60
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0521100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/24/2012
Emphasis:
Substance: 8110
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | P: Petition to Mod Abatement | $5,000.00 | 08/13/2013 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 05/24/2012 | $5,000.00 | 12/01/2012 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/03/2012 | $5,000.00 | 08/01/2012 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.95(b)(1): When employees were subjected to sound exceeding those listed in Table G-16, feasible engineering controls were not utilized: a) On 12/08/11, the Plant #2 Disa Shakeout employee was exposed to 1507% of the permissible noise exposure over a 505 minute time period. 1507% is equivalent to an 8 hour time weighted average of 109.2 dBA. b) On 12/08/11, the Plant #2 BMD Shakeout employee was exposed to 518% of the permissible noise exposure over a 486 minute time period. 518% is equivalent to an 8 hour time weighted average of 101.8 dBA. c) On 12/08/11, the Plant #2 BMD Shakeout employee was exposed to 280% of the permissible noise exposure over a 468 minute time period. 280% is equivalent to an 8 hour time weighted average of 97.6 dBA. d) On 12/08/11, the Plant #2 Disa Shakeout employee was exposed to 405% of the permissible noise exposure over a 496 minute time period. 405% is equivalent to an 8 hour time weighted average of 99.9 dBA. e) On 12/14/11, a Stand Grinder employee was exposed to 317% of the permissible noise exposure over a 497 minute time period. 317% is equivalent to an 8 hour time weighted average of 98.0 dBA. f) On 12/14/11, a Swing Grinder employee was exposed to 356% of the permissible noise exposure over a 481 minute time period. 356% is equivalent to an 8 hour time weighted average of 99.1 dBA. g) On 01/04/12, a Plant #1 Shakeout employee was exposed to 235% of the permissible noise exposure over a 422 minute time period. 235% is equivalent to an 8 hour time weighted average of 97.1 dBA. h) On 01/18/12, a Plant #1 Shakeout employee and Impactor Operator was exposed to 569% of the permissible noise exposure over a 491 minute time period. 569% is equivalent to an 8 hour time weighted average of 102.3 dBA. Feasible engineering controls may include, but are not limited to, the following: 1) Apply vibration dampening material to cooling tunnels of the Plant #1 Disa, Plant #2 Disa and the Plant #2 BMD. 2) Apply vibration dampening material to Shakeout tables of the Plant #1 Disa, Plant #2 Disa and the Plant #2 BMD. 3) Redesign the Plant #2 Disa cooling tunnel gate so materials do not hang up on it and it can remain in the down position for more time. 4) Install a gate between the cooling tunnel and shakeout area to reduce the opening on the Plant #1 Disa and the Plant #2 BMD. 5) Install mufflers to the air exhausts of the swing grinders and the impactors. 6) Install noise dampening materials on the vertical hard surfaces near the stand grinder work stations. 7) Install noise dampening curtains around stand grinder work stations that currently do not have them. 8) Install vibration dampening material on the tool rests of the stand grinders. 9) Install vibration dampening material on the part stands for the swing grinders. 10) Install noise dampening material on the swing grinder enclosure surfaces. ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION AND ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED.
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