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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100095 C01 Occupational noise exposure.
Inspection Nr: 1001216.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $3,600.00
Current Penalty: $1,000.00
Issuance Date: 02/19/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 03/26/2015
Gravity:
Report ID: 0213400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 03/12/2015
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
Substance: 8111
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/12/2015 | $1,000.00 | 03/26/2015 | Other | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/19/2015 | $3,600.00 | 03/26/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.95(c)(1): A continuing, effective hearing conservation program, as described in 29 CFR 1910.95 (c) through (n) was not instituted, when employee noise exposures equal or exceed an 8-hour time-weighted average sound level (TWA) of 85 decibels: Bentley Laboratories, LLC/Edison, NJ - Production Area: The employer did not provide a continuing effective Hearing Conservation Program for employees exposed to noise levels above 85 dBA. Employee working in the production area and operating tube filler #5 was exposed to continuous noise levels of 88.65 dBA for an 8-hour TWA, which is equivalent to dose of 83.01%. This level exceeded OSHA Action Level of 85 dBA. Sampling time was 448 miutes. Zero exposures were assumed for all unsampled time periods. Condition observed on or about October 16, 2014.