OSHA Inspection: TPM ACQUISITION HOLDINGS LLC

Issued

2025-11-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-12-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment was not used when necessary whenever hazards capable of causing injury and impairment were encountered:  a) On or about June 17, 2025, in the pouring area, the employer did not provide induction furnace operators with appropriate thermal protection sleeves while they were working with molten metal during smelting activities.

Issued

2025-11-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-12-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1)(i): The employer did not select and have each affected employee use, the types of personal protective equipment that would protect the affected employee(s) from the hazards identified in the hazard assessment:  a) On or about June 17, 2025, in the pouring area, the employer did not select the proper thermal protection gloves and sleeves for induction furnace operators while they were working with molten metal during smelting activities.

Issued

2025-11-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-12-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.138(a): The employer did not select and require employee(s) to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasion; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes.  a) On or about June 17, 2025, in the pouring area, the employer did not provide induction furnace operators with appropriate thermal protection gloves while they were working with molten metal during smelting activities.

Issued

2025-11-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(2)(i): Respirator users were not provided with the information contained in Appendix D to 29 CFR 1910.134 when the employer determined that any voluntary respirator use was permissible:  a) On June 17, 2025, in the pouring area, employees voluntarily using Moldex 2200N95 Series particulate half face respirators to sweep up dust were not provided with Appendix D to 29 CFR 1910.134.

Issued

2025-11-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 0689

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1026(d)(1): The employer with a workplace or work operation covered by this standard did not determine the 8-hour time-weighted average exposure for each employee exposed to chromium (VI):  a) On or about June 17, 2025, in the pouring area, where the employer did not determine the employees' exposure to hexavalent chromium prior to casting stainless steel products.