Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100095 K01 Occupational noise exposure.
Inspection Nr: 1264422.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $3,802.00
Current Penalty: $1,901.00
Issuance Date: 12/20/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC): R
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0521100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 01/11/2018
Emphasis:
Substance: 8110
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 01/11/2018 | $1,901.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/20/2017 | $3,802.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.95(k)(1): The employer shall train each employee who is exposed to noise at or above an 8-hour time weighted average (TWA) of 85 decibels in accordance with the requirements of this section. The employer shall institute a training program and ensure employee participation in the program: On or about September 19, 2017, the employer did not train each employee exposed to noise above an 8-hour TWA of 85 dBA in accordance with the requirements of this section. All provisions of 29 CFR 1910.95(k)(1) through (k)(3) shall be included in a hearing conservation training program. Key elements include, but are not limited to the following: 1) Effects of noise on hearing 2) Hearing protectors purpose/use/care/limitations 3) Annual audiometric testing purpose