OSHA Inspection: TITAN INDUSTRIES, INC.

Issued

2023-11-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-01-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6250.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(b)(5)(i):  There were no visible gauges, audible alarms or pressure activated devices installed in paint spray booths to indicate or ensure that the required air speed was maintained:  On or about August 10, 2023, the employer had not ensured:  a. the spray booth located on the northwest side of the facility had a functioning manometer. b. the powder coating booths located on the southwest corner of the facility had functioning manometers.

Issued

2023-11-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-12-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6250.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(d)(1)(i):  Selection of appropriate respirators was not based on the respiratory hazard(s) to which the worker was exposed and user factors that affect respirator performance and reliability:  On or about August 10, 2023, employees working in the spray booth area were required to wear tight-fitting respirators and the employer had not ensured appropriate respiratory protection was based on the respiratory hazards which the employees were exposed.  Employees were wearing 3M half-mask respirators with P100 HEPA particulate filters during spray painting operations.

Issued

2023-11-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-01-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 24402590V109

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1): The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator, before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace:  On or about August 10, 2023, the employer had not provided a medical evaluation to determine each employee's ability to use a tight-fitting half mask respirator before requiring its use.

Issued

2023-11-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-01-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 24402590V109

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(1): The employer did not ensure that employee(s) required to use a tight-fitting facepiece respirator passed the appropriate qualitative fit test (QLFT) or quantitative fit test (QNFT):  On or about August 10, 2023, employees were required to wear tight-fitting respirators and the employer had not provided fit testing.

Issued

2023-11-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-01-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 24402590V109

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k): The employer did not provide comprehensive, understandable training which did not occur annually and/or more often if necessary:  On or about August 10, 2023, employees were required to wear tight-fitting respirators and the employer had not provided training and information that included the following:    a. why the respirator is necessary and how improper fit, usage, or maintenance can compromise the protective effect of the respirator,  b. what limitations and capabilities of the respirator are,  c. how to use the respirator effectively in emergency situations, including situations in which the respirator malfunctions,  d. how to inspect, put on and remove, use, and check the seals of the respirator,  e. what the procedures are for maintenance and storage of the respirator,  f. how to recognize medical signs and symptoms that may limit or prevent the effective use of respirator. g. the general requirements of this section.