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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100095 I02 II Occupational noise exposure.
Inspection Nr: 1683484.015
Citation: 01002D
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 12/05/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 5
Related Event Code (REC): C
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0214200
Contest Date:
Final Order: 12/27/2023
Emphasis:
Substance: 8111
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 12/27/2023 | $0.00 | Other | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/05/2023 | $0.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002D Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.95(i)(2)(ii):The employer did not ensure that hearing protectors are worn by any employee who is exposed to an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels or greater: Location: 130 Old Denville Road. Boonton, New Jersey 07005. a) The employer did not ensure employees exposed to an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels or greater were wearing hearing protection. On July 20, 2023, five employees in the Post Harvest Trim Room working near the Kierton Twister T4 Trimming Machine were exposed to noise levels above the 10-hour time-weighted average of 82.1 decibels on the A scale. Employees were exposed to noise levels of 85.3 dba, 87.7 dba, 86.4 dba, and 87.3 dba, respectively. Employees were sampled for 460 minutes, 511, minutes, 521 minutes, 499 minutes, and 508 minutes. Zero exposure is assumed for the unsampled periods of 140 minutes, 89 minutes, 79 minutes, 101 minutes, and 92 minutes. Violations occurred on or about July 20, 2023.