Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100095 G06 Occupational noise exposure.
Inspection Nr: 1581638.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 08/22/2022 2
Initial Penalty: $5,283.00
Current Penalty: $3,698.10
Issuance Date: 08/08/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0523900
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/02/2022
Emphasis:
Substance: 8110
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/02/2022 | $3,698.10 | 08/22/2022 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/08/2022 | $5,283.00 | 08/22/2022 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.95(g)(6): At least annually after obtaining the baseline audiogram, the employer did not obtain a new audiogram for each employee exposed at or above an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels : (a) Pump testing rooms; Annual audiograms were not obtained for all employees at or above the action level of 85 dBA as an 8-hour time weighted average. On March 18, 2022, a pump testing technician was exposed to noise at 108.5% of the daily dose, or an 8-hour time weighted average sound level of 90.5 dBA, measured over 465 minutes; the unsampled portion of time was considered zero for the exposure calculation.
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