OSHA Inspection: O.F.K. WOOD, INC.

Issued

Jul 25, 2013

Abate by

Aug 29, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,700 · Current $850 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(c)(1): A continuing, effective hearing conservation program as described in 29 CFR 1910.95(c) through (n) was not instituted when employee noise exposures equaled or exceeded an 8 hour time-weighted average sound level (TWA) of 85 dBA:     a)  Main Shop, on or about 7/16/13: A Pallet Builder was exposed to continuous noise at a level of 146.2% of the dose of the OSHA permissible exposure limit. The equivalent dBA for the 146.2% dose is approximately 92.7 dBA calculated as the 8 hour time weighted sound pressure level. The sampling was conducted on 07/16/13 or 449 minutes. Exposure calculations include a zero increment for the 31 minutes not sampled. Employee was wearing ear plugs.      b)  Main Shop, on or about 7/16/13: A Pallet Builder was exposed to continuous noise at a level of 122.9% of the dose of the OSHA permissible exposure limit. The equivalent dBA for the 122.9% dose is approximately 91.5 dBA calculated as the 8 hour time weighted sound pressure level. The sampling was conducted on 07/16/13 or 448 minutes. Exposure calculations include a zero increment for the 32 minutes not sampled. Employee was wearing ear plugs.    c)  Main Shop, on or about 7/16/13: A Pallet Builder was exposed to continuous noise at a level of 74.4% of the dose of the OSHA permissible exposure limit. The equivalent dBA for the 74.4% dose is approximately 87.9 dBA calculated as the 8 hour time weighted sound pressure level. The sampling was conducted on 07/16/13 or 451 minutes. Exposure calculations include a zero increment for the 29 minutes not sampled. Employee was wearing ear plugs.         Abatement methodology:          Step 1: An effective hearing conservation program in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.95(c) through (n) shall be maintained. An effective hearing conservation program shall include, at a minimum:           (1) a baseline audiogram for all employees exposed to noise levels equal to or in excess of the standard.           (2) Annual audiograms for each overexposed employee          (3) analysis of audiogram results with retesting and/or referral to an otolaryngologist or qualified physician when a significant threshold shift occurs. A significant shift will be considered to be equal to or greater than an average of 30 dba over the 2000, 3000, and 4000 hertz frequencies.          (4) Where insert ear plugs or custom-molded devices are utilized, individual employee fitting shall be conducted by a trained person, and employees shall be instructed in the care and use of the devices.

Issued

Jul 25, 2013

Abate by

Aug 29, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(l)(1): A copy of 29 CFR 1910.95 was not made available to affected employees or their representatives nor was a copy posted in the workplace:    a)  Main Shop, on or about 7/16/13: The employer did not provide a copy of 1910.95 to the affected employees, or post a copy in the workplace, when employees were exposed to noise that exceeded the 8-hour time weighted average.