Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.95(i)(2)(ii)(A): The employer did not ensure that hearing protectors are worn by any employee who is exposed to an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels or greater and has not yet had a baseline audiogram established pursuant to 29 CFR 1910.95(g)(5)(ii): On or about May 1, 2017, and at times prior to, the employer did not ensure that hearing protectors are worn by employees who are exposed to an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels or greater, and who has not yet had a baseline audiogram, exposing employees to hearing loss. (a) An employee working in packaging on red side assembly lines #1 and #2 was exposed to continuous noise levels at 72.35% of the 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels. The equivalent dBA level of 72.35% is approximately 87.6 dBA. Sampling was performed for 447 minutes during one shift. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of 33 minutes; (b) A roller kiln press operator was exposed to continuous noise levels at 67.10% of the 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels. The equivalent dBA level for 67.10% is approximately 87.1 dBA. Sampling was performed for 411 minutes during one shift. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of 69 minutes.