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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100095 G01 Occupational noise exposure.
Inspection Nr: 1305492.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 07/09/2018 2
Initial Penalty: $6,467.00
Current Penalty: $3,880.20
Issuance Date: 06/12/2018
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC): R
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0418200
Contest Date:
Final Order: 06/28/2018
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 06/28/2018 | $3,880.20 | 07/09/2018 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/12/2018 | $6,467.00 | 07/09/2018 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.95(g)(1): The employer did not establish and maintain an audiometric testing program as provided by 29 CFR 1910.95(g) by making audiometric testing available to all employees whose exposures equal or exceed an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels: a) Wire processing area: On or about April 4, 2018, and at times prior, the employer exposed the machine operator to noise levels above the permissible exposure limit of 92 decibels (132% dose) without providing an audiometric test. The employee had an exposure of 94.3 decibels (183.8% dose) during the 394 minute sampling period.