OSHA Inspection: KING ROSE CONSTRUCTION

Issued

2012-02-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-03-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2400.00 · Current $1200.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.52(a): Protection against the effects of noise exposure was not provided when the sound levels exceeded those shown in Table D-2 of this section when measured on the A-scale of a standard sound level meter at slow response.            a) Employees using jackhammer to repair sidewalk were not provided, or were not wearing, hearing protection when exposed continuos noise levels up to 95 dBA. The condition was noted on or about 02/03/2012.        NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT  CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000.00 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19.