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Standard Cited: 19100095 D01 Occupational noise exposure.
Inspection Nr: 604858.015
Citation: 01001B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 02/19/2013
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 06/10/2013
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0213400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 02/27/2013
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Substance: 8111
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | P: Petition to Mod Abatement | $0.00 | 06/10/2013 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 02/27/2013 | $0.00 | 04/05/2013 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/19/2013 | $0.00 | 04/05/2013 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.95(d)(1): A representative monitoring program was not developed and implemented when information indicated that an employee's exposure may equal or exceed and 8 hour time weighted average of 85 dBA: a) Rasi Laboratories, Inc./Somerset, NJ site - Production Area: The employer did not monitor noise exposure for the employees working in the production area and exposed to continuous noise levels of 89.47 dBA (machine operator in capsule room #10) for an 8-hour TWA, which is equivalent to dose of 92.98%. This level exceeded OSHA Action Level of 85 dBA. Sampling time was 360 minutes and zero exposure was assumed for all unsampled time periods. Condition observed on or about August 30, 2012.