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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100095 C01 Occupational noise exposure.
Inspection Nr: 1046226.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 10/10/2015 2
Initial Penalty: $4,900.00
Current Penalty: $2,855.00
Issuance Date: 09/04/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 20
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0213400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/16/2015
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/16/2015 | $2,855.00 | 10/10/2015 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/04/2015 | $4,900.00 | 10/10/2015 | 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 equaled or exceeded an 8 hour time weighted average sound level (TWA) of 85dBA: Woodline Works Corp/ NJ: The Employer did not provide a continuing effective Hearing Conservation Program for employees exposed to noise above 85 dBA. Employees were exposed to continuous noise levels equivalent to 90.57% (89.2 dbA) and 374.6% (99.5 dbA) respectively of the allowable dose of 50%, or 85 dBA for an 8-hour TWA. The levels are above the 8-hour TWA of 85dBA over 400 minutes. Zero exposure was assumed for all unsampled time periods. Observed on or about 04/02/2015.