OSHA Inspection: MEYER MACHINE & EQUIPMENT, INC DBA HARDY PRO-AIR SYSTEMS & SERVICE

Issued

Mar 9, 2026

Abate by

Apr 15, 2026

Penalty

Initial $2,838 · Current $1,987 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.  a) On or about December 9, 2025, Meyer Machine & Equipment, Inc dba Hardy Pro-Air Systems & Service did not ensure that there was a visible gauge, audible alarm or pressure activated device installed in the paint spray booth to indicate or ensure that the required air speed was maintained.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Mar 9, 2026

Penalty

Initial $2,838 · Current $1,987 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.107(b)(9): A clear space of not less than 3 feet on all sides was not kept free from storage or combustible construction:  a) On or about December 9, 2025, Meyer Machine & Equipment, Inc dba Hardy Pro-Air Systems & Service did not ensure that all sides of the spray paint booth were accessible, with a clear space of no less than 3 feet that was free of storage. Storage included a sandblasting cabinet, slip roll machine and wooden crates.   No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Mar 9, 2026

Abate by

Apr 2, 2026

Penalty

Initial $2,838 · Current $1,987 Reduced

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:  a) On December 18, 2025, Meyer Machine & Equipment, Inc dba Hardy Pro-Air Systems & Service did not ensure that a written respiratory protection program was established for those employees required to wear respiratory protection, including a 3M 6300 half face respirator, when spray painting.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Mar 9, 2026

Abate by

Apr 2, 2026

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:  a) On December 18, 2025, Meyer Machine & Equipment, Inc dba Hardy Pro-Air Systems & Service did not provide a medical evaluation to determine an employee's ability to wear a 3M 6300 half face respirator when spray painting.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Mar 9, 2026

Abate by

Apr 2, 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:  a) On December 18, 2025, Meyer Machine & Equipment, Inc dba Hardy Pro-Air Systems & Service did not ensure that an employee was fit tested prior to requiring them to use a 3M 6300 half face respirator when spray painting.      In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Mar 9, 2026

Abate by

Apr 2, 2026

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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) through 1910.134(k)(1)(vii):  a) On December 18, 2025, Meyer Machine & Equipment, Inc dba Hardy Pro-Air Systems & Service required an employee to wear a 3M 6300 half face respirator without ensuring that the employee demonstrated knowledge why the respirator was necessary and how improper fit, usage, storage or maintenance can compromise the protective effect of the respirator.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Mar 9, 2026

Penalty

Initial $1,447 · Current $1,013 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.252(b)(2)(iii): Workers and other persons adjacent to the welding area were not protected from the rays by noncombustible or flameproof screens or shields:  a) On December 9, 2025, Meyer Machine & Equipment, Inc dba Hardy Pro-Air Systems & Service did not ensure that welding curtains or other shielding materials were used around all workstations during welding operations to protect adjacent employees.   No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Mar 9, 2026

Penalty

Initial $2,838 · Current $1,054 Reduced

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 December 18, 2025, Meyer Machine & Equipment, Inc dba Hardy Pro-Air Systems & Service did not determine the 8-hour time-weighted average exposure for employees exposed to chromium (VI) while welding on stainless steel.   No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Mar 9, 2026

Abate by

Apr 2, 2026

Penalty

Initial $2,838 · Current $1,987 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1026(l)(1)(iii): The employer had not included chromium (VI) in the hazard communication program, established to comply with the Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200, ensured that each employee had access to labels on containers of chromium (VI) and to safety data sheets, and was trained in accordance with the requirements of the Hazard Communication Standard and 29 CFR 1910.1026(l)(2), including the contents of the Hexavalent Chromium Standard, the purpose and a description of the medical surveillance program, and made copies of this standard available to all affected employees:    a) On December 18, 2025, Meyer Machine & Equipment, Inc dba Hardy Pro-Air Systems & Service did not include chromium (VI) in the hazard communication program established to comply with the hazard communication standard. Employees were exposed to chromium (VI) when welding on stainless steel.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Mar 9, 2026

Abate by

Apr 2, 2026

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1026(l)(2): The employer did not ensure that employees could demonstrate knowledge of the contents of this section and the purpose of medical surveillance; and in addition the employer did not make a copy of this section available without cost to all affected employees:   a) On December 18, 2025, Meyer Machine & Equipment, Inc dba Hardy Pro-Air Systems & Service did not ensure that employees exposed to chromium (VI) could demonstrate knowledge in the contents of 29 CFR 1910.1026 and the purpose and description of the medical surveillance program required by the standard. Employees were exposed to chromium (VI) when welding on stainless steel.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Mar 9, 2026

Abate by

Apr 2, 2026

Penalty

Initial $2,838 · Current $1,987 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:  a) On or about December 9, 2025, Meyer Machine & Equipment, Inc dba Hardy Pro-Air Systems & Service did not develop or implement a written hazard communication program in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1) that would describe or include at least the following:  1) Requirement for labeling of containers of hazardous chemicals; 2) Safety data sheet availability; 3) Training of employees; 4) A complete list of hazardous chemicals known to be in the workplace; 5) Methods to inform employees of the hazards on non-routine tasks; and 6) Methods to inform other employer(s) of material safety data sheet availability; the labeling system; and any precautionary measures to protect employees.  Employees were exposed to chemicals, including but not limited to, chromium (VI) and 98% argon / 2% carbon dioxide gas when welding on stainless steel and to xylenes, naptha and petroleum distillates when spray painting using Sher Kem High Gloss Metal Finishing Enamel F75 WC 7 and Carbit 3E11-1 Gray Q.D.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Mar 9, 2026

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(g)(8): The employer did not maintain in the workplace copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical, and did not ensure that they were readily accessible during each work  shift to employees when they were in their work area(s).  a) On or about December 9, 2025, Meyer Machine & Equipment, Inc dba Hardy Pro-Air Systems & Service did not maintain safety data sheets in the workplace for each hazardous chemical and did not ensure that they were readily accessible during each work shift to employees when they were in their work area. Employees were exposed to chemicals, including but not limited to, chromium (VI) and 98% argon / 2% carbon dioxide gas when welding on stainless steel and to xylenes, naptha and petroleum distillates when spray painting using Sher Kem High Gloss Metal Finishing Enamel F75 WC 7 and Carbit 3E11-1 Gray Q.D.   No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Mar 9, 2026

Abate by

Apr 2, 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:  a) On or about December 9, 2025, Meyer Machine & Equipment, Inc dba Hardy Pro-Air Systems & Service did not provide its employees with training regarding the health hazards associated with hazardous chemicals in their work area. Employees were exposed to chemicals, including but not limited to, chromium (VI) and 98% argon / 2% carbon dioxide gas when welding on stainless steel and to xylenes, naptha and petroleum distillates when spray painting using Sher Kem High Gloss Metal Finishing Enamel F75 WC 7 and Carbit 3E11-1 Gray Q.D.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).