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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100095 I02 I Occupational noise exposure.
Inspection Nr: 1364763.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 04/09/2019 2
Initial Penalty: $11,934.00
Current Penalty: $5,000.00
Issuance Date: 04/03/2019
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0111700
Contest Date: 04/24/2019
Final Order: 04/27/2022
Emphasis:
Substance: 8110
Substance: 8111
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 04/27/2022 | $5,000.00 | 04/09/2019 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 05/14/2019 | $11,934.00 | 04/09/2019 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/03/2019 | $11,934.00 | 04/09/2019 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.95(i)(2)(i): The employer did not ensure that hearing protectors were worn by an employee who was required by 29 CFR 1910.95(b)(1) to wear personal protective equipment: Location: rough mill-gang rip saw, mould room-drills, a) On or about December 7, 2018, the employer did not ensure that hearing protectors were worn by all employees in the Rough Mill Department while operating equipment such as, but not limited to, the gang rip saw, where noise levels were at or above 90 dBA. b) On or about January 18, 2019, the employer did not ensure that hearing protectors were worn by the Drill Operator in the Mould Room. Sampling performed during 390 minutes on January 18, 2019 showed this employee was exposed to 93.6 dBA, which is equivalent to 165% of the allowable dose of 90 dBA.