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Standard Cited: 19100095 B01 Occupational noise exposure.
Inspection Nr: 533978.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 01/31/2013 2
Initial Penalty: $4,900.00
Current Penalty: $3,185.00
Issuance Date: 10/19/2012
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Related Event Code (REC): R
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0213400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 11/15/2012
Emphasis:
Substance: 8110
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 11/15/2012 | $3,185.00 | 01/31/2013 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/19/2012 | $4,900.00 | 12/04/2012 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.95(b)(1): Employees were exposed to sound levels exceeding those listed in Table G-16 of the Subpart G of 29 CFR 1910 and feasible administrative or engineering controls were not utilized to reduce sound levels: a) Super Stud Building Products, Inc./Edison, NJ site - Production Room: The employer failed to provide feasible administrative or engineering controls to reduce noise levels in the production area, where employees are exposed to continuous noise levels of: 93.87 dBA (machine operator #3, F Line), 92.64 dBA (for machine operator #5, G Line), and 92.98 dBA (for machine operator #6, P Line), which is equivalent to doses of 171.10%, 144.30%, and 151.20% respectively. These levels exceed OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) of 90 dBA. Sampling time was 448 minutes, 434 minutes, and 433 minutes respectively. Zero exposures were assumed for all unsampled time periods. Condition observed on or about July 23, 2012.