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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100095 G01 Occupational noise exposure.
Inspection Nr: 1408490.015
Citation: 01002A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $13,260.00
Current Penalty: $10,000.00
Issuance Date: 12/11/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 10
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0213400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 01/06/2020
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Substance: 8111
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 01/06/2020 | $10,000.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/11/2019 | $13,260.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.95(g)(1): The employer did not establish and maintain an audiometric testing program as provided by 29 CFR 1910.95(g) by making audiometric testing available to all employees whose exposures equal or exceed an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels: a) Recycle Inc. East dba Mauser Packaging Solutions/South Plainfield, NJ - Throughout the facility: The employer did not provide audiometric testing to employees working in the drum and tote reconditioning facility and who were exposed to noise levels of 99.0 dBA (tote washer), 92.09 dBA (drum grinder operator), 91.47 dBA (tote line washer/shredder), 90.02 dBA (blowmold operator), 89.6 dBA (resins area foreman/eq. operator), 88.0 dBA (paint booth operator). These levels exceeded OSHA Action Level of 85 dBA for 8 hour TWA. Exposing employees to hearing loss. Condition noted on or about June 13, 2019.