Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260052 D01 Occupational noise exposure.
Inspection Nr: 1153571.015
Citation: 01004
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 08/15/2016 4
Initial Penalty: $2,000.00
Current Penalty: $1,200.00
Issuance Date: 07/27/2016
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC): R
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0626600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/29/2016
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/29/2016 | $1,200.00 | 08/15/2016 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/27/2016 | $2,000.00 | 08/15/2016 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.52(d)(1): In all cases where the sound levels exceeded the values shown in Table D-2 of 29 CFR 1926.52, a continuing, effective hearing conservation program was not administered: a) A sandblaster was exposed to continuous noise levels at 953% of the permissible daily noise exposure or an equivalent sound level of approximately 106.2 dBA during the 403 minute sampling period on 6-14-16; exposure calculations included a zero increment for the 77 minutes not sampled. b) A sandblast helper was exposed to continuous noise levels at 544% of the permissible daily noise exposure or an equivalent sound level of approximately 102.2 dBA during the 405 minute sampling period on 6-14-16; exposure calculations included a zero increment for the 75 minutes not sampled.