OSHA Inspection: CHAMPION HOME BUILDERS, INC.

Issued

Aug 24, 2015

Abate by

Oct 9, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,825 · Current $3,825

Hazardous substances 81108111

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(g)(6): At least annually after obtaining the baseline audiogram, the employer did not obtain a new audiogram for each employee exposed at or above an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels :  a.       On June 17, 2015, at the production shop, an employee building homes, was exposed to a noise dose of 74.56%, or an equivalent dBA (decibels A scale) of 87.88 dBA, which is capable of causing permanent hearing loss.  Noise sampling was conducted for 388 minutes during one work shift.    The employer failed to obtain a new audiogram at least annually after obtaining the baseline audiogram.

Issued

Aug 24, 2015

Abate by

Sep 18, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 8111

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(g)(8)(ii)(C): Unless a physician determines that the standard threshold shift is not work-related or aggravated by occupational noise exposure, the employer did not ensure, when a standard threshold shift occurs, the employee was referred for a clinical audiological evaluation or an ontological examination, as appropriate, if additional testing is necessary or if the employer suspects that a medical pathology of the ear is caused or aggravated by wearing of hearing protectors:  a.      On or about June 17, 2015, an employee who had experienced a standard threshold shift while working in the plumbing area was not referred for a clinical audiological evaluation or an ontological examination to determine if it was or not work-related.

Issued

Aug 24, 2015

Abate by

Oct 9, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iv):   The details of the hazard communication program developed by the employer, did not include an explanation of the labels received on shipped containers and the workplace labeling system used by their employer; the safety data sheet, including the order of information and how employee could obtain and use the appropriate hazard information:   a.       On or about June 17, 2015, the employer did not provide the information and training on the new label elements and the new Safety Data Sheet format to employees who had exposure to hazardous materials such as but not limited to hardie board and pvc glue.