OSHA Inspection: TITAN TIRE CORPORATION OF BRYAN

Issued

2025-07-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-08-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7093.00 · Current $1774.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 9135

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): A written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix) with worksite specific procedures was not established and implemented for required respirator use:  On or about February 19, 2025, and at times thereafter, the employer did not implement the written respiratory protection program established for the worksite for employees required to wear respirators when operating the laser to clean tire molds.  The employer had not fully implemented the requirements of medical evaluations and training on the respirator prior to initial use.  Improper use of a respirator may lead to irritation to respiratory system or cardiovascular system.

Issued

2025-07-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-08-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 9135

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 February 19, 2025, and at times thereafter, the employer had not provided medical evaluations to employees required to wear respirators when operating the laser to clean tire molds, to determine their ability to use a respirator prior to its first use in the work environment.   Lack of medical evaluations may lead to exacerbation of underlying medical conditions and aggravation of pulmonary issues.  Note:  The employer may discontinue an employee's medical evaluations when the employee is no longer required to use a respirator.

Issued

2025-07-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-08-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 9135

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1): The employer did not provide effective training that covered the required elements in 1910.134(k)(1)(i) - (vii):  On or about February 19, 2025, and at times thereafter, the employer did not provide employees with effective training on why the respirator is needed, the effects of improper usage and maintenance, limitations, how to recognize medical signs and symptoms preventing effective use, and the general requirements of 1910.134. The employer required employees to wear powered air purifying respirators when operating the laser to clean tire molds.  Improper use of a respirator may lead to irritation to respiratory system or cardiovascular system.