OSHA Inspection: OHIO TRAILER COMPANY INC.

Issued

Sep 26, 2025

Abate by

Jan 5, 2026

Penalty

Initial $3,972 · Current $1,986 Reduced

Hazardous substances 8110

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.95(b)(1): When employees were subjected to sound exceeding those listed in Table G-16, feasible administrative or engineering controls were not utilized:  On or about July 15, 2025, the abrasive blasting operator was exposed to continuous noise levels at 1028% of the permissible daily exposure (8-hour, time-weighted average sound level of 90 dbA or equivalently, a dose of 100%), during the 202 minutes sampling period. Exposure calculations include a zero increment for the 278 minutes not sampled.

Issued

Sep 26, 2025

Abate by

Jan 5, 2026

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 81108111

General-duty citation text

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:  On or about July 15, 2025, the abrasive blasting operator was exposed to continuous noise levels at 1028% of the permissible daily exposure (8-hour, time-weighted average sound level of 85 dbA or equivalently, a dose of 50%), during the 202 minutes sampling period. Exposure calculations include a zero increment for the 278 minutes not sampled.

Issued

Sep 26, 2025

Abate by

Jan 5, 2026

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 81108111

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.95(g)(1): The employer did not establish and maintain an audiometric testing program as provided by 29 CFR 1910.95(g) by making audiometric testing available to all employees whose exposures equal or exceed an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels:  On or about July 15, 2025, the abrasive blasting operator was exposed to continuous noise levels at 1028% of the permissible daily exposure (8-hour, time-weighted average sound level of 85 dbA or equivalently, a dose of 50%), during the 202 minutes sampling period. Exposure calculations include a zero increment for the 278 minutes not sampled. The employer failed to obtain baseline audiograms.

Issued

Sep 26, 2025

Abate by

Jan 5, 2026

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 8110

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(i)(2)(i): The employer did not ensure that hearing protectors are worn by an employee who is required by 29 CFR 1910.95(b)(1) to wear personal protective equipment:  On or about July 15, 2025, the abrasive blasting operator was exposed to continuous noise levels at 1028% of the permissible daily exposure (8-hour, time-weighted average sound level of 90 dbA or equivalently, a dose of 100%), during the 202 minutes sampling period. Exposure calculations include a zero increment for the 278 minutes not sampled. The employer failed ensure hearing protection was worn by employees exposed to the permissible exposure limit.

Issued

Sep 26, 2025

Abate by

Jan 5, 2026

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 81108111

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.95(k)(1): The employer did not train each employee who is exposed to noise at or above an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.95(k). The employer did not institute a training program and ensure employee participation in the program:  On or about July 15, 2025, the abrasive blasting operator was exposed to continuous noise levels at 1028% of the permissible daily exposure (8-hour, time-weighted average sound level of 85 dbA or equivalently, a dose of 50%), during the 202 minutes sampling period. Exposure calculations include a zero increment for the 278 minutes not sampled. The employer failed to train employees.

Issued

Sep 26, 2025

Abate by

Jan 5, 2026

Penalty

Initial $1,702 · Current $851 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 June 11, 2025, the employer did not establish and implement a written respiratory protection program for employees required to wear supplied air respirators with particulate filters during abrasive blasting on trailers and full-face tight-fitting respirators with organic vapor cartridges while painting trailers.

Issued

Sep 26, 2025

Abate by

Jan 5, 2026

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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 June 11, 2025, the employer did not provide a medical evaluation to employees required to wear supplied air respirators with particulate filters during abrasive blasting on trailers and full-face tight-fitting respirators with organic vapor cartridges while painting trailers.

Issued

Sep 26, 2025

Abate by

Jan 5, 2026

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(f)(2): Employee(s) using tight-fitting facepiece respirators were not fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator and at least annually thereafter:   On or about June 11, 2025, the employer did not fit test employees employees required to wear supplied air respirators with particulate filters during abrasive blasting on trailers and full-face tight-fitting respirators with organic vapor cartridges while painting trailers.

Issued

Sep 26, 2025

Abate by

Jan 5, 2026

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 9135

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(k)(1): The employer did not provide effective training to ensure that each employee could demonstrate knowledge of 1910.134(k)(1)(i) - (vii):  a) Why the respirator is necessary and how improper fit, usage, or maintenance can compromise the protective effect of the respirator; b) What the 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; and f) How to recognize medical signs and symptoms that may limit or prevent the effective use of respirators.  On or about June 11, 2025, the employer did not provide respiratory protection training to employees required to wear supplied air respirators with particulate filters during abrasive blasting on trailers and full-face tight-fitting respirators with organic vapor cartridges while painting trailers.

Issued

Sep 26, 2025

Abate by

Jan 5, 2026

Penalty

Initial $3,972 · Current $1,986 Reduced

Hazardous substances 9135

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1000(a)(2): Employee(s) were exposed to an airborne concentration of particulates not otherwise regulated (total dust) listed in Table Z-1 in excess of the 8 hour Time Weighted Average concentration of 15 mg/m3:  On or about July 15, 2025, the operator performing abrasive blasting was exposed to total dust at an 8-hour time-weighted average (TWA) of 28.4 mg/m3 during the 149 minute sampling period. This is approximately 1.89 times the permissible exposure limit (PEL) of 15.0 mg/m3. Exposure calculations include a zero exposure increment for the 331 minutes not sampled.

Issued

Sep 26, 2025

Abate by

Jan 5, 2026

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 9135

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1000(e): Feasible administrative or engineering controls were not determined and implemented to achieve compliance with the limits prescribed in 29 CFR 1910.1000(a) through (d):  Feasible administrative or engineering controls were not determined and implemented to comply with 29 CFR 1910.1000(a) and assure that employee exposure to particulate not otherwise regulated (PNOR) total fraction was below the permissible exposure limit. Employees with exposure in excess of the permissible exposure limit (PEL) included the following instances:  On or about July 15, 2025, the operator performing abrasive blasting was exposed to total dust at an 8-hour time-weighted average (TWA) of 28.4 mg/m3 during the 149 minute sampling period. This is approximately 1.89 times the permissible exposure limit (PEL) of 15.0 mg/m3. Exposure calculations include a zero exposure increment for the 331 minutes not sampled.  Controls usually applicable in these circumstances include but are not limited to:  1. Local ventilation effectively installed during abrasive blasting.   Step 1: Submit to the Area Director a written detailed plan of abatement outlining a schedule for the implementation of engineering and/or administrative measure to control employee exposure to air contaminants as referenced in this citation. This plan shall include, at a minimum, target dates for the following actions which must be consistent with the dates required by this citation:  1. Evaluation of engineering control options  2. Selection of optimum control method and completion of design  3. Procurement, installation, and operation of selected control measures  4. Testing and acceptance or modification/redesign of controls  Controls usually applicable in these circumstances include but are not limited to:  1. Local ventilation effectively installed during loading and unloading of the mills.  Step 1: Submit to the Area Director a written detailed plan of abatement outlining a schedule for the implementation of engineering and/or administrative measure to control employee exposure to air contaminants as referenced in this citation. This plan shall include, at a minimum, target dates for the following actions which must be consistent with the dates required by this citation:  1. Evaluation of engineering control options  2. Selection of optimum control method and completion of design  3. Procurement, installation, and operation of selected control measures  4. Testing and acceptance or modification/redesign of controls  Step 2: All proposed control measures shall be evaluated for each particular use by a competent industrial hygienist or other technically qualified person. Proposed control measures selected should be appropriate to the type of material present. Thirty day progress reports are required during the abatement period. Abatement must be completed by 90 days.  Step 3: Abatement should be completed by the implementation of feasible engineering.

Issued

Sep 26, 2025

Abate by

Jan 5, 2026

Penalty

Initial $2,270 · Current $1,135 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:  On or about June 11, 2025, the employer did not develop and implement a written hazard communication program for employees exposed to hazardous chemicals in the workplace including, but not limited to Black Beauty abrasive, Alum Brite acid cleaner, Epoxy Primer, Epoxy Hardener, Lacquer Thinner, and U350 Single Stage RM 99U.

Issued

Sep 26, 2025

Abate by

Jan 5, 2026

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:  On or about June 11, 2025, the employer did not provide information and training to employees exposed to hazardous chemicals in the workplace including, but not limited to Black Beauty abrasive, Alum Brite acid cleaner, Epoxy Primer, Epoxy Hardener, Lacquer Thinner, and U350 Single Stage RM 99U.