Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100095 G05 I Occupational noise exposure.
Inspection Nr: 1695486.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $16,131.00
Current Penalty: $10,500.00
Issuance Date: 03/05/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 6
Abatement Date: 03/29/2024
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0213900
Contest Date:
Final Order: 03/26/2024
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/26/2024 | $10,500.00 | 03/29/2024 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/05/2024 | $16,131.00 | 03/29/2024 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.95(g)(5)(i): The employer did not establish, within 6 months of an employee's first exposure at or above the action level, a valid baseline audiogram against which subsequent audiograms could be compared: a) 270 N. Mill Road Vineland, NJ 08360, production floor: Employees exposed to noise at or above the 8 hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels were not provided with a baseline audiogram. The employee's dosimeter reading was 149.4 % of the permissible level (90dBa) and was equivalent to approximately 92.9dBa. The sampling was performed for 393 minutes during one shift on 12/18/23. Zero exposure was assumed for the un-sampled period of time. NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.