Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100095 K02 Occupational noise exposure.
Inspection Nr: 1379393.015
Citation: 01001B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 08/30/2019 2
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 08/06/2019
Nr Instances: 3
Nr Exposed: 30
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0418100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/20/2019
Emphasis:
Substance: 8110
Substance: 8111
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/20/2019 | $0.00 | 08/30/2019 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/06/2019 | $0.00 | 08/30/2019 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.95(k)(2): The training program was not repeated annually for each employee included in the hearing conservation program: a)Atlanta Kitchen Inc., Decatur, GA - On or about 03/12/19, and times prior to, in the fabrications area, employee's polishing granite counter tops was exposed to noise at a time-weighted average (TWA) of 92.7 dBA, exceeding the action level of 85 dBA. Annual noise training was not maintained and documented. b)Atlanta Kitchen Inc., Decatur, GA - On or about 03/12/19, and times prior to, in the saw area, employee's operating the GMM machine was exposed to noise at a time-weighted average (TWA) of 89.4 dBA, exceeding the action level of 85 dBA. Annual noise training was not maintained and documented. c)Atlanta Kitchen Inc., Decatur, GA - On or about 03/12/19, and times prior to, in the saw area, employee's operating the CNC machine was exposed to noise at a time-weighted average (TWA) of 88.5 dBA, exceeding the action level of 85 dBA. Annual noise training was not maintained and documented. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).