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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100095 I02 Occupational noise exposure.
Inspection Nr: 998634.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 10/15/2015 2
Initial Penalty: $6,300.00
Current Penalty: $2,300.00
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: 8110
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 10/29/2015 | $2,300.00 | 10/15/2015 | 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: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.95(i)(2): Employers shall ensure that hearing protectors are worn: Employees were exposed to excessive noise levels. Employees were unaware that hearing protection was required and the use of hearing protection was not enforced. 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.