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Standard Cited: 19100095 D01 Occupational noise exposure.
Inspection Nr: 1251423.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 04/04/2019 3
Initial Penalty: $12,934.00
Current Penalty: $8,000.00
Issuance Date: 01/19/2018
Nr Instances: 3
Nr Exposed: 12
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0418100
Contest Date: 02/12/2018
Final Order: 03/14/2019
Emphasis:
Substance: 8111
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 03/14/2019 | $8,000.00 | 04/04/2019 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 02/15/2018 | $12,934.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/19/2018 | $12,934.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.95(d)(1): When information indicated that any employee's exposure equaled or exceed the 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels, the employer did not develop and implement a monitoring program: a) Koch Foods of Gainesville, LLC - An employee operating a pallet jack was exposed to noise levels of 89.2 dBA which exceeded the extended workshift hours noise action level of 84.2 dBA. The exposure was derived from a sample taken over 514 minutes. A noise monitoring program for employees operating the pallet jack was not implemented, on or about 8/2/17. b) Koch Foods of Gainesville, LLC - An employee working at the dumping station of line #1 was exposed to noise levels of 91 dBA which exceeded the extended workshift hours noise action level of 84.2 dBA. The exposure was derived from a sample taken over 519 minutes. A noise monitoring program for employees working at the dumping station was not implemented, on or about 8/2/17. c) Koch Foods of Gainesville, LLC - An employee working at the dumping station of line #1 was exposed to noise levels of 89.5 dBA which exceeded the extended workshift hours noise action level of 84.2 dBA. The exposure was derived from a sample taken over 451 minutes. A noise monitoring program for employees working at the dumping station was not implemented, on or about 8/2/17.