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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100095 G05 I Occupational noise exposure.
Inspection Nr: 1094635.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 04/13/2016 2
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $7,000.00
Issuance Date: 02/26/2016
Nr Instances: 6
Nr Exposed: 200
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0419700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 03/28/2016
Emphasis:
Substance: 8110
Substance: 8111
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/28/2016 | $7,000.00 | 04/13/2016 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/26/2016 | $7,000.00 | 04/13/2016 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.95(g)(5)(i): The employer did not establish, within 6 months of an employee's first exposure at or above the action level, a valid baseline audiogram against which subsequent audiograms can be compared: The employer failed to establish, within 6 months of an employee's first exposure at or above the action level, a valid baseline audiogram against which subsequent audiograms can be compared: a) In the Pipe Plant, a temporary worker was exposed to continuous noise of 91.2 dBa or the equivalent noise dose of 118.2% during the 470 minute sampling period on October 6, 2015. The employer did not establish a baseline audiogram within 6 months of the employee's first exposure at or above the action level. b) In the Pipe Plant, a temporary worker was exposed to continuous noise of 96.1 dBa or the equivalent noise dose of 234.6% during the 410 minute sampling period on October 7, 2015. The employer did not establish a baseline audiogram within 6 months of the employee's first exposure at or above the action level. c) In the Pipe Plant, a temporary worker was exposed to continuous noise of 94.1 dBa or the equivalent noise dose of 177.9% during the 399 minute sampling period on October 8, 2015. The employer did not establish a baseline audiogram within 6 months of the employee's first exposure at or above the action level. d) In the Pipe Plant, a temporary worker was exposed to continuous noise of 95.3 dBa or the equivalent noise dose of 209.9% during the 437 minute sampling period on October 8, 2015. The employer did not establish a baseline audiogram within 6 months of the employee's first exposure at or above the action level. e) In the Coating Plant, a temporary worker was exposed to continuous noise of 91.5 dBa or the equivalent noise dose of 123.4% during the 463 minute sampling period on October 21, 2015. The employer did not establish a baseline audiogram within 6 months of the employee's first exposure at or above the action level. f) In the Coating Plant, a temporary worker was exposed to continuous noise of 91.6 dBa or the equivalent noise dose of 124.9% during the 461 minute sampling period on November 3, 2015. The employer did not establish a baseline audiogram within 6 months of the employee's first exposure at or above the action level.