OSHA Inspection: THARP CABINET COMPANY, LP

Issued

Jul 22, 2024

Abate by

Aug 16, 2024

Penalty

Initial $10,372 · Current $5,186 Reduced

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.  On or about February 29, 2024, and at times prior, employees performed work in the painting department while being exposed to noise levels that equaled or exceeded an 8-hour time-weighted average sound level of 85 decibels measured on the A scale (dBA), or an equivalent dose of fifty percent, without a continuing and effective hearing conservation program in place. The employer did not ensure an effective hearing conservation program was implemented to include monitoring to identify employees for inclusion into the program, and audiometric testing.  a) On February 29, 2024, an employee working in Paint Booth #1 was exposed to a noise dose of 97.9%. This dose is equivalent to an 8-hour time weighted average of 89.7 decibels measured on the A-scale. Sampling accounted for the period of 419 minutes, and zero exposure was assumed for the remaining 61 minutes.  b) On February 29, 2024, an employee working in Paint Booth #3 was exposed to a noise dose of 112%. This dose is equivalent to an 8-hour time weighted average of 90.8 decibels measured on the A-scale. Sampling accounted for the period of 417 minutes, and zero exposure was assumed for the remaining 63 minutes.

Issued

Jul 22, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.95(d)(1): When information indicated that any employee's exposure equaled or exceed the 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels, the employer did not develop and implement a monitoring program.  On or about February 29, 2024, and at times prior, employees performed work in the painting department while being exposed to noise levels that equaled or exceeded an 8-hour time-weighted average sound level of 85 decibels measured on the A scale (dBA), or an equivalent dose of fifty percent, without a continuing and effective hearing conservation program in place with the element of employee monitoring for inclusion.  a) On February 29, 2024, an employee working in Paint Booth #1 was exposed to a noise dose of 97.9%. This dose is equivalent to an 8-hour time weighted average of 89.7 decibels measured on the A-scale. Sampling accounted for the period of 419 minutes, and zero exposure was assumed for the remaining 61 minutes.  b) On February 29, 2024, an employee working in Paint Booth #3 was exposed to a noise dose of 112%. This dose is equivalent to an 8-hour time weighted average of 90.8 decibels measured on the A-scale. Sampling accounted for the period of 417 minutes, and zero exposure was assumed for the remaining 63 minutes.

Issued

Jul 22, 2024

Abate by

Sep 6, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.95(g)(1):The employer did not establish and maintain an audiometric testing program as provided by 29 CFR 1910.95(g) by making audiometric testing available to all employees whose exposures equal or exceed an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels.  On or about February 29, 2024, and at times prior, employees performed work in the painting department while being exposed to noise levels that equaled or exceeded an 8-hour time-weighted average sound level of 85 decibels measured on the A scale (dBA), or an equivalent dose of fifty percent, without a continuing and effective hearing conservation program in place with the element of audiometric testing.    a) On February 29, 2024, an employee working in Paint Booth #1 was exposed to a noise dose of 97.9%. This dose is equivalent to an 8-hour time weighted average of 89.7 decibels measured on the A-scale. Sampling accounted for the period of 419 minutes, and zero exposure was assumed for the remaining 61 minutes.  b) On February 29, 2024, an employee working in Paint Booth #3 was exposed to a noise dose of 112%. This dose is equivalent to an 8-hour time weighted average of 90.8 decibels measured on the A-scale. Sampling accounted for the period of 417 minutes, and zero exposure was assumed for the remaining 63 minutes.

Issued

Jul 22, 2024

Abate by

Aug 16, 2024

Penalty

Initial $8,296 · Current $4,148 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.133(a)(1):Protective eye equipment was not required where there was a reasonable probability of injury that could be prevented by such equipment.  a) On or about February 7, 2024, and at times prior, the employer did not select and require employees to wear appropriate eye protection while working in the painting department.

Issued

Jul 22, 2024

Abate by

Aug 16, 2024

Penalty

Initial $10,372 · Current $5,186 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.242(b):Effective chip guarding and personal protective equipment was not used when compressed air was used for cleaning purposes.  a)  On or about February 7, 2024, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure employees who were using compressed air for cleaning purposes were provided with chip guarding and personal protective equipment.