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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100095 D01 Occupational noise exposure.
Inspection Nr: 1243642.015
Citation: 01001B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 10/24/2017 2
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 09/27/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 28
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0418600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 10/17/2017
Emphasis:
Substance: 8110
Substance: 8111
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/17/2017 | $0.00 | 10/24/2017 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/27/2017 | $0.00 | 10/24/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.95(d)(1): When information indicated that any employee's exposure equaled or exceed the 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels, the employer did not develop and implement a monitoring program: a) Facility: On or about June 27, 2017: an employee working in the wood chipper area was exposed to continuous noise at a levels exceeding the Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) of 90 dBa TWA and the employer had not developed a monitoring program to ensure employees were adequately protected from noise. b) Facility: On or about June 27, 2017: an employee working in the log lathe area was exposed to continuous noise at a levels exceeding the action level of 85 dBa TWA and the employer had not developed a monitoring program to ensure employees were adequately protected from noise.