OSHA Inspection: EIS OF TENNESSEE, LLC

Issued

Aug 28, 2014

Abate by

Oct 16, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,260 Reduced

Hazardous substances 8111

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(c)(1): The employer did not administer a continuing, effective hearing conservation program as described in 29 CFR 1910.9(c) through (o) whenever employee noise exposures equal or exceed an 8-hour time-weighted average sound level of 85 decibels measured on the A scale, or equivalently a dose of fifty percent:  a) On or about 04/23/14 - Sandblasting area, the employee performing sandblasting work was exposed to occupational noise at 121.7% of the allowable 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 dBA or an equivalent sound level of 91.4 dBA. The sampling was performed for 428 minutes on 05/09/14. Zero exposure was assumed for the remainder of the shift.

Issued

Aug 28, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 9010

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment was not used when necessary whenever hazards capable of causing injury and impairment were encountered:  a) On or prior to 04/23/14 - Sandblasting room, employees performing sandblasting were not using protective clothing for protection of the torso and limbs.

Issued

Aug 28, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1): The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator, before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace:  a) On or about 04/23/14 - Sandblasting area, employees performing sandblasting work were not provided medical evaluations prior to being required to wear Clemco Apollo 600 Abrasive Blasting Hoods during sandblasting operations.