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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100095 I05 Occupational noise exposure.
Inspection Nr: 1221270.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $8,963.00
Current Penalty: $5,560.00
Issuance Date: 09/28/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 7
Abatement Date: 10/16/2017
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0213400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 10/23/2017
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Substance: 8110
Substance: 8111
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/23/2017 | $5,560.00 | 10/16/2017 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/28/2017 | $8,963.00 | 10/16/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.95(i)(5): The employer did not ensure proper initial fitting and supervise the correct use of all hearing protectors: a) Officemate International Corp./90 Newfield Avenue, Edison, NJ/Throughout the facility: Employees working in areas where hearing protection was required were observed improperly wearing their hearing protection such as, 3M E-Z fit ear plugs. Employees working in the production area are exposed to continuous noise levels of 89.2 dBA (paper clipper operator), 88.2 dBA (paper clipper operator), 94.3 dBA (stamping machine operator), 90.8 dBA (stamping machine operator), 86.2dBA (wire drawing operator) and 87.9dBA (injection molder operator) during 10 hour work shift. These levels exceeded OSHA Action Level of 83.4 dBA for an extended 10 hour work shift. Sampling time was 583 minutes, 580 minutes, 578 minutes, 579 minutes, 566 minutes, and 558 minutes respectively. Condition observed on or about March 29, 2017. NOTE: The action level of 85 dBA was adjusted based on the 10 hour work period to 83.4 dBA.