OSHA Inspection: LONG'S WHEEL & RIM, INC.

Issued

2015-08-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-09-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 81108111

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 May 12, 2015, at the fitting area, an employee grinding and fitting metal wheels and rims was exposed to a noise dose of 108.2%, or an equivalent dBA (decibels A scale) of 90.57 dBA, which is capable of causing permanent hearing loss. Noise sampling was conducted for 256 minutes during one work shift.    The employer did not administer an effective hearing conservation program in that employees were not provided the required baseline or annual audiograms, and hearing protection training that included an explanation of audiometric testing, instructions on the fitting, use, and care of the various hearing protectors.