Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001A Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.95(i)(2)(i): The employer did not ensure that hearing protectors were worn by an employee who was required by 29 CFR 1910.95(b)(1) to wear personal protective equipment: The employer did not ensure hearing protection was worn by employees with the following exposure: a) On Highway work cell 3: A technician was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8-hour time-weighted average sound level (Permissible Exposure Limit). The employee's dosimeter dBA level was 199.9% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 95 dBA. The sampling was performed for 445 minutes during one shift on 8/30/16. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time. Transaxle LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.95(i)(2)(i), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 764301, citation number 1, item number 3a and was affirmed as a final order on 2/22/13 with respect to a workplace located at 2501 Route 73 South Cinnaminson, NJ 08077. NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.