Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100095 G01 Occupational noise exposure.
Inspection Nr: 979470.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 12/22/2014 2
Initial Penalty: $2,100.00
Current Penalty: $1,300.00
Issuance Date: 12/01/2014
Nr Instances: 4
Nr Exposed: 12
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0419400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 01/02/2015
Emphasis:
Substance: 8110
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 01/02/2015 | $1,300.00 | 12/22/2014 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/01/2014 | $2,100.00 | 12/22/2014 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 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) Tank Shop - On or about June 26, 2014, a welder was exposed to continuous noise at 166.2% of the permissible daily noise (eight hour time weighted average sound level of 90 decibels) or an equivalent sound level of approximately 94 decibels during the 347 minutes sampling period on 6/26/14. Exposure calculations included a zero increment for the time not sampled. (b) Tank Shop - On or about June 26, 2014, a welder was exposed to continuous noise at 128.2% of the permissible daily noise (eight hour time weighted average sound level of 90 decibels) or an equivalent sound level of approximately 92 decibels during the 357 minutes sampling period on 6/26/14. Exposure calculations included a zero increment for the time not sampled. (c) Tank Shop - On or about June 26, 2014, Welder was exposed to continuous noise at 194.5% of the permissible daily noise (eight hour time weighted average sound level of 90 decibels) or an equivalent sound level of approximately 95 decibels during the 357 minutes sampling period on 6/26/14. Exposure calculations included a zero increment for the time not sampled. (d) Tank Shop - On or about June 26, 2014, a welder was exposed to continuous noise at 74.8% of the permissible daily noise (eight hour time weighted average sound level of 90 decibels) or an equivalent sound level of approximately 88 decibels during the 384 minutes sampling period on 6/26/14. Exposure calculations included a zero increment for the time not sampled.
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