Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100095 K03 II Occupational noise exposure.
Inspection Nr: 1429631.015
Citation: 02001
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Date: 03/31/2020 2
Initial Penalty: $1,190.00
Current Penalty: $1,103.00
Issuance Date: 02/20/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity:
Report ID: 0728500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 03/16/2020
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/16/2020 | $1,103.00 | 03/31/2020 | Other | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/20/2020 | $1,190.00 | 03/17/2020 | Other |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.95(k)(3)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each employee was informed of the purpose of hearing protectors, the advantages, disadvantages, and attenuation of various types, and instructions on selection, fitting, use and care: At a facility located at 150 Royal Oak Dr., Branson, MO: The employer is failing to protect employees from occupational noise hazards. This was most recently demonstrated on or about September 10, 2019 when the employer was aware of occupational noises at the workplace, but had not ensured that all employees participated in the training program that included the attenuation of various types, fitting, use and care of hearing protection. Employees in the production areas were exposed to noise levels above 85 decibels, but were not fully informed of how to protect themselves from occupational noise.