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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100095 G01 Occupational noise exposure.
This violation item has been deleted.
Inspection Nr: 998634.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 04/20/2015
Initial Penalty: $6,300.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 03/06/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 20
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0729700
Contest Date: 03/27/2015
Final Order: 10/29/2015
Emphasis:
Substance: 8111
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 10/29/2015 | $0.00 | 04/20/2015 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 04/10/2015 | $6,300.00 | 04/20/2015 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/06/2015 | $6,300.00 | 04/20/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.95(g)(1): The employer did not establish and maintain an audiometric testing program as provided by 29 CFR 1910.95(g) by making audiometric testing available to all employees whose exposures equal or exceed an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels: Employees were exposed to excessive noise levels. Audiometric testing had not been provided. Full shift noise dosimetry indicated Time Weighted Average noise exposures ranging from 86.9 dB to 93.0 dB for employees working on the Tap Crew, as a Rotary Furnace Assistant and in Shipping/Receiving. Five of the six employees sampled were found to be exposed to noise above 85 dB, the action level. 29 CFR 1903.19(d)(1) requires certification and documentation that the abatement of the above violation is complete.