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Standard Cited: 19260052 D01 Occupational noise exposure.
Inspection Nr: 1283871.015
Citation: 01005B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 06/14/2018
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 11
Abatement Date: 07/13/2018
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0213400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 07/05/2018
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Substance: 8110
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 07/05/2018 | $0.00 | 07/13/2018 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/14/2018 | $0.00 | 07/13/2018 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 005B Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.52(d)(1): Sound levels exceeded the values in Table D-2 of this section and a continuing, effective hearing conservation program was not administered: a) Power Concrete Co., Inc./Orphan bridge deck on Port Reading Avenue between ProLogis Way and West Avenue in Woodbridge Township, NJ- The employer failed to ensure that for employees exposed to sound levels which exceeded the values shown in Table D-2 a continuing, effective hearing conservation program was implemented and administered. Employees engaged in bridge repairs and using jackhammers and handheld power saws to cut concrete were exposed to sound levels of 99.1 dBA and 101.7dBA which exceeded the allowable Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) of 97dBA for 3 hours. Condition observed on or about December 15, 2017.