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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100095 C01 Occupational noise exposure.
Inspection Nr: 1709534.015
Citation: 01003A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $14,518.00
Current Penalty: $14,518.00
Issuance Date: 02/06/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 03/21/2024
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0214200
Contest Date: 03/01/2024
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
Substance: 8111
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | C: Contested | 03/04/2024 | $14,518.00 | 03/21/2024 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/06/2024 | $14,518.00 | 03/21/2024 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.95(c)(1):The employer did not administer a continuing, effective hearing conservation program as described in 29 CFR 1910.9(c) through (o) whenever employee noise exposures equal or exceed an 8-hour time-weighted average sound level of 85 decibels measured on the A scale, or equivalently a dose of fifty percent: Location: Capsule Room, 15 Whitehall Road, Andover, New Jersey 07821 a) The employer did not administer a continuing, effective hearing conservation program for employees in the capsule room. On January 4, 2024 three employees in the capsule room working near and operating the Bosch GKF1500 Capsule Filler Machine were exposed to noise levels that were equivalent to 68.3%, 73.5%, and 69% of the allowable dose of 50%, or 85dBA for an 8 hour Time Weighted Average. Employees were exposed to noise levels of 87.2 dba, 87.7 dba, and 87.3 dba, respectively. Employees were sampled for 362 minutes, 298 minutes, and 291 minutes. Zero exposure is assumed for the unsampled periods of 118 minutes, 182 minutes, and 189 minutes. Violation occurred on or around January 4, 2024