Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004 Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.95(k)(1): The employer did not train each employee who was exposed to noise at or above an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.95(k). The employer did not institute a training program and ensure employee participation in the program: A training program was not instituted for employees with the following exposures: a) Cooking Room: A Cook working on the cook line was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8 hour time-weighted average (PEL).The employees dosimeter dBA level was 134.3% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 92.1 dBA. The sampling was performed for 389 minutes during one 8 hr. shift on 4/30/19. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time. b) Cooking Room: A Cook working on the cook line was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8 hour time-weighted average (action level). The employee's dosimeter dBA level was 81.76% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 88.8 dBA. The sampling was performed for 388 minutes during one 8 hr. shift on 4/30/19. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time. NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.