OSHA Inspection: ESSITY PROFESSIONAL HYGIENE NORTH AMERICA LLC

Issued

2018-09-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $778.00 · Current $467.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 8111

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(g)(8)(i): When a comparison of the annual audiogram to the baseline audiogram indicates a standard threshold shift, as defined in 29 CFR 1910.95(g)(10) has occurred, the employee was not informed of this fact in writing, within 21 days of the determination:  a) On or about 7/19/18 - at the site, employees identified in the 2018 audiometric test report as having a standard threshold shift (STS) were not notified in writing of the determination.

Issued

2018-09-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $778.00 · Current $467.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 8111

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(g)(8)(ii)(B): Unless a physician determines that the standard threshold shift is not work-related or aggravated by occupational noise exposure, the employer did not ensure, when a standard threshold shift occurs, that for employees already using hearing protectors, employees be refitted and retrained in the use of hearing protectors and provided with hearing protectors offering greater attenuation if necessary:  a) On or about 7/19/18 - at the site, employees identified in the 2018 audiometric test report as having a standard threshold shift (STS) were not provided the required instruction and training.