1910.95(i)(2)(ii)(A): No Baseline Audiogram Yet
This part of the noise rule covers employees who have not yet had a baseline audiogram established under paragraph (g)(5)(ii).
Key takeaways
- 1910.95(i)(2)(ii)(A) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart G).
- OSHA cited it 18 times in the last 3 years, in 18 inspections, with $28,189 in current penalties.
- Most citations: TN (5), PA (4), TX (2).
- Related part: 1910.95(i) Hearing protectors (130 citations).
- Free 5-minute toolbox talk for your crew below.
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.95(i)(2)(ii)(A) is one requirement inside 1910.95 Occupational noise exposure, an OSHA general industry standard (Part 1910, Subpart G). The official text below is copied word for word from the Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR). The numbers, injury cases and training on this page show how OSHA enforces it on real job sites.
Official text
(A) Has not yet had a baseline audiogram established pursuant to paragraph (g)(5)(ii); or 18 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.95.
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2024 | 9 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 4 |
Top states: TN (5), PA (4), TX (2), MO (2), NV (1)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| MAJOR METALS COMPANY | MANSFIELD, OH | $9,582 |
| DETROIT TOOL METAL PRODUCTS | LEBANON, MO | $5,531 |
| 159965 - PILIER STONE FABRICATION, LLC | RALEIGH, NC | $3,310 |
| HARRY O'S STEAKHOUSE, LLC | NASHVILLE, TN | $3,200 |
| TOTAL QUALITY PALLETS, LLC | NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV | $3,126 |
Free toolbox talk
A 5-minute crew talk on 1910.95(i)(2)(ii)(A), plus alerts when this rule changes. Free.
OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.95(i)(2)(ii)(A).
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.95(i) Hearing protectors 130 citations
- 1910.95(i)(2) 58 citations
- 1910.95(i)(3) 46 citations
- 1910.95(i)(2)(ii) 31 citations
- 1910.95(i)(2)(i) 19 citations
- 1910.95(i)(4) 11 citations
- 1910.95(i)(5) 10 citations
- 1910.95(i)(1) 5 citations
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Frequently asked questions
Who does this paragraph cover?
Employees who have not yet had a baseline audiogram established under paragraph (g)(5)(ii).
Which paragraph sets up the baseline audiogram?
Paragraph (g)(5)(ii) of the noise standard, 1910.95.
Does this paragraph stand alone?
No. It is one condition listed within 1910.95(i)(2)(ii).
About this page
Sources
- 29 CFR 1910.95 (eCFR), text current as of 2026-10-15
- U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data: OSHA inspections, citations and accident records, copied nightly; data as of 2026-10-21
3-year window. Federal OSHA only; state-plan rules are not counted. Plain-language text is a summary, not legal advice; the official text controls. Black Belt Safety is not part of OSHA or the Department of Labor.