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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100095 G06 Occupational noise exposure.
Inspection Nr: 1221270.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $8,963.00
Current Penalty: $5,560.00
Issuance Date: 09/28/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 7
Abatement Date:
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 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/28/2017 | $8,963.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.95(g)(6): At least annually after obtaining the baseline audiogram, the employer did not obtain a new audiogram for each employee exposed at or above an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels: a) Officemate International Corp./90 Newfield Avenue, Edison, NJ/Throughout the facility: The employer did not provide annual audiograms to employees included in the hearing conservation program. Employees working in production areas where hearing protection was required were 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.