OSHA Inspection: SEPTEMBER ENDS CO.

Issued

2023-07-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-02-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $15625.00 · Current $10938.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 8111

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.95(c)(1): The employer shall administer a continuing, effective hearing conservation program, as described in paragraphs (c) through (o) of this section, whenever employee noise exposures equal or exceed an 8-hour time-weighted average sound level (TWA) of 85 decibels measured on the A scale (slow response) or, equivalently, a dose of fifty percent. For purposes of the hearing conservation program, employee noise exposures shall be computed in accordance with appendix A and Table G-16a, and without regard to any attenuation provided by the use of personal protective equipment.  On or about May 17, 2023, a continuing, effective hearing conservation program including, but not limited to the elements of audiometric testing and training was not administered for instances such as, but not limited to:  a) A Miscellaneous Assembler working the position of Line 4 Auto Team A Stapler, was exposed to noise at 124% of the permissible daily dose, or an average sound level of 92.3 dBA, as measured over 436 minutes of sampling.  This dose is equivalent to an 8-hour TWA exposure of 91.6 dBA accounting for the period of 44 minutes unmonitored.  b) A Miscellaneous Assembler working the position of Line 1 Press Operator, was exposed to noise at 78.5% of the permissible daily dose, or an average sound level of 89.1 dBA, as measured over 424 minutes of sampling.  The dose is equivalent to an 8-hour TWA exposure of 88.3 dBA accounting for the period of 56 minutes unmonitored.

Issued

2023-07-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-09-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 8111

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.95(g)(1): The employer shall establish and maintain an audiometric testing program as provided in this paragraph by making audiometric testing available to all employees whose exposures equal or exceed an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels.   On or about May 17, 2023, an audiometric testing program was not established and maintained by making audiometric testing available for instances such as, but not limited to:  a) A Miscellaneous Assembler working the position of Line 4 Auto Team A Stapler, was exposed to noise at 124% of the permissible daily dose, or an average sound level of 92.3 dBA, as measured over 436 minutes of sampling.  This dose is equivalent to an 8-hour TWA exposure of 91.6 dBA accounting for the period of 44 minutes unmonitored.  b) A Miscellaneous Assembler working the position of Line 1 Press Operator, was exposed to noise at 78.5% of the permissible daily dose, or an average sound level of 89.1 dBA, as measured over 424 minutes of sampling.  The dose is equivalent to an 8-hour TWA exposure of 88.3 dBA accounting for the period of 56 minutes unmonitored.

Issued

2023-07-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-08-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 8111

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.95(k)(1): The employer shall train each employee who is exposed to noise at or above an 8-hour time weighted average of 85 decibels in accordance with the requirements of this section. The employer shall institute a training program and ensure employee participation in the program.   On or about May 17, 2023, a training program was not instituted for instances such as, but not limited to:  a) A Miscellaneous Assembler working the position of Line 4 Auto Team A Stapler, was exposed to noise at 124% of the permissible daily dose, or an average sound level of 92.3 dBA, as measured over 436 minutes of sampling.  This dose is equivalent to an 8-hour TWA exposure of 91.6 dBA accounting for the period of 44 minutes unmonitored.  b) A Miscellaneous Assembler working the position of Line 1 Press Operator, was exposed to noise at 78.5% of the permissible daily dose, or an average sound level of 89.1 dBA, as measured over 424 minutes of sampling.  The dose is equivalent to an 8-hour TWA exposure of 88.3 dBA accounting for the period of 56 minutes unmonitored.