OSHA Inspection: ORCON INDUSTRIES, CORP.

Issued

Apr 17, 2026

Abate by

May 11, 2026

Penalty

Initial $4,965 · Current $3,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c): The employer did not develop and implement a written respiratory protection program with required worksite-specific procedures and elements for required respirator use:  a) Spray booth area - On or about 2/10/2026, employees wore 3M half-mask air purifying respirators while spraying adhesive.  The employer did not implement a written respiratory protection program  including the requirements for medical evaluation, fit-testing, and training.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Apr 17, 2026

Abate by

May 11, 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) Spray booth area - On or about 2/10/2026, employees were required to use 3M half-mask air purifying respirators while spraying adhesive.  The employer did not provide medical evaluations to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator prior to using the respirator in the workplace.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Apr 17, 2026

Abate by

May 11, 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) Spray booth area - On or about 2/10/2026, employees wore 3M half-mask air purifying respirators while spraying adhesive.  These employees were not fit tested prior to the initial use of the respirator.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Apr 17, 2026

Abate by

May 11, 2026

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k)(3): Training was not provided prior to requiring employees to use a respirator in the workplace:  a) Spray booth area - On or about 2/10/2026, employees were required to wear 3M half-mask air purifying respirators while spraying adhesive.  Training was not provided prior to the employees using a respirator in the workplace.  Employer shall ensure each employee can demonstrate knowledge of at least the following:        * Why the respirator is necessary and how improper fit, usage, or maintenance can compromise the protective effect of the respirator;        * What the limitations and capabilities of the respirator are;        * How to use the respirator effectively in emergency situations, including situations in which the respirator malfunctions;        * How to inspect, put on and remove, use, and check the seals of the respirator;        * What the procedures are for maintenance and storage of the respirator;         * How to recognize medical signs and symptoms that may limit or prevent the effective use of respirators; and the general requirements of this section.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Apr 17, 2026

Abate by

May 20, 2026

Penalty

Initial $16,552 · Current $10,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i): The employer did not conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirement of this standard were being followed:  a) On or about 2/17/2026, throughout establishment, employer did not conduct periodic inspections of the Lockout/Tagout procedures for employees that perform servicing/maintenance activities such as, but not limited to: setting up machines, changing blades on saws and doing repairs on machines.   ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED  Orcon Industries Corp. was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health standard or its equivalent standard,  which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1724730, Citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 5/8/2024.

Issued

Apr 17, 2026

Abate by

Apr 27, 2026

Penalty

Initial $1,655 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1904.32(b)(6): The Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses (OSHA Form 300A or equivalent) for the previous year was not posted between February 1 and April 30.  a) Establishment - On or about 2/10/2026, the annual summary of work Related Injuries and Illnesses for calendar year 2025 was not posted in the workplace.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED