Inspection 349170514 OPENED SEP 15, 2026Open
75 S Union Rd, Auburn, KY 42206 · Other Nonhazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection so far.
TPM Inc has 4 OSHA inspections on record in Kentucky, the first in 2017.
OSHA's last visit started on Sep 15, 2026 on a referral, in Auburn, and the case has not closed yet.
Across those inspections OSHA issued 10 citation items: 7 serious and 3 other-than-serious.
OSHA proposed $21,950 in penalties and the amount has not been reduced.
Most often, OSHA cited 1910.178, forklifts and other powered industrial trucks (2 items).
For context, across all staffing, cleaning and waste services employers the median penalty per cited inspection since 2015 is $2,201. TPM Inc averages $10,975 over 2 cited inspections in that time.
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Inspection 348840406 OPENED MAR 26, 2026Open
75 S Union Rd, Auburn, KY 42206 · Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 338.31(1)(A) |
Serious | $4,900 | $4,900 | Aug 7, 2026 | Contested |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i) · Fall protection in general industry |
Serious | $3,500 | $3,500 | Aug 7, 2026 | Contested |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.29(b)(2) · Fall protection systems in general industry |
Serious | $3,500 | $3,500 | Aug 7, 2026 | Contested |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.138(a) · Gloves and hand protection |
Serious | $2,100 | $2,100 | Aug 7, 2026 | Contested |
| Citation 1, item 5 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $3,500 | $3,500 | Aug 7, 2026 | Contested |
| Citation 1, item 6 29 CFR 1910.178(q)(1) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Serious | $2,800 | $2,800 | Aug 7, 2026 | Contested |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 7, 2026 | Contested |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 7, 2026 | Contested |
Inspection 348795428 OPENED MAR 5, 2026Open
75 South Union Road, Auburn, KY 42206 · Other Waste Collection · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(2)(i) · Respiratory protection |
Serious | $1,650 | $1,650 | Jul 29, 2026 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1) · Portable fire extinguishers |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 29, 2026 | Final |
Inspection 342362639 OPENED MAY 30, 2017Closed
55 Pleasant View Drive, Auburn, KY 42206 · Materials Recovery Facilities · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
The rules behind these citations
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1910.132 · Personal protective equipment, general requirements
29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2)
(2) The employer shall verify that the required workplace hazard assessment has been performed through a written certification that identifies the workplace evaluated; the person certifying that the evaluation has been performed; the date(s) of the hazard assessment; and, which identifies the document as a certification of hazard assessment.
29 CFR 1910.134 · Respiratory protection
29 CFR 1910.134(c)(2)(i)
(i) An employer may provide respirators at the request of employees or permit employees to use their own respirators, if the employer determines that such respirator use will not in itself create a hazard. If the employer determines that any voluntary respirator use is permissible, the employer shall provide the respirator users with the information contained in appendix D to this section (“Information for Employees Using Respirators When Not Required Under the Standard”); and
29 CFR 1910.138 · Gloves and hand protection
29 CFR 1910.138(a)
(a) General requirements. Employers shall select and require employees to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands are exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasions; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes.
29 CFR 1910.147 · Lockout/tagout
29 CFR 1910.157 · Portable fire extinguishers
29 CFR 1910.178 · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks
29 CFR 1910.28 · Fall protection in general industry
29 CFR 1910.29 · Fall protection systems in general industry
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Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement data. A citation is OSHA's allegation; employers can contest it, and the status column shows where each item stands. Something wrong on this page? Tell us.