Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100095 G01 Occupational noise exposure.
Inspection Nr: 1460679.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 05/13/2020 2
Initial Penalty: $5,205.00
Current Penalty: $2,602.00
Issuance Date: 04/30/2020
Nr Instances: 9
Nr Exposed: 24
Related Event Code (REC): R
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0524700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/27/2020
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 05/27/2020 | $2,602.00 | 05/13/2020 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/30/2020 | $5,205.00 | 05/13/2020 | 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) Ball, Bounce, and Sport, Inc. (d.b.a. Hedstrom Plastics.) located at 211 West Geneva Street in Dunkirk, Ohio. On or about February 4, 2020 the employer did not ensure employees who were exposed to noise levels at or above an eight hour time weighted average of 85 decibels were provided with audiometric testing. Employees exposed to noise levels at or above 85 decibels were exposed to hazards such as but not limited to temporary and long term hearing loss.
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