Tier 5 Standard

UNITED TITANIUM, INC.

📍 3450 OLD AIRPORT ROAD, WOOSTER, OH 44691🏭 Bolt, Nut, Screw, Rivet, and Washer Manufacturing (NAICS 332722)📅 2025-02-04
$35,000.00
Total Penalties
6
Citations
10/100
Risk Score
424
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, UNITED TITANIUM, INC. — a bolt, nut, screw, rivet, and washer manufacturing facility located at 3450 OLD AIRPORT ROAD, WOOSTER, OH 44691 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 6 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $35,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2025-02-04.

DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.

BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 3.3 per 100 full-time workers — 22% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 2.3 per 100,000 workers.

EPA Environmental Record: The EPA shows no current violations for this facility. regulated under: RCRA Hazardous Waste, Toxics Release Inventory. Toxic Release Inventory reports 6464 lbs in releases/transfers. Source: EPA ECHO database.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $35,000.00 is more than 5.4× the national average of $6,436.62 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 332722). This sector encompasses 82,943 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $533.9M.

State Context: Within OH, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 91,405 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,818.37.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 6 citations spanning 4 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 6 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning May 7, 2025 with the latest abatement deadline set for June 11, 2025. Of the 6 total citations, 0 (0%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.

Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $35,000.00 reflects OSHA's gravity-based penalty calculation methodology, which considers the severity of potential injury, the probability of occurrence, the employer's size, good faith, and violation history. The per-citation average of $5,833.33 falls within the standard penalty range.

The enforcement profile for United Titanium, Inc. reveals a high-risk operational environment characterized by systemic deficiencies in

Industry Benchmark (OH)

This facility's $35,000 penalty is higher than 83% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 332722 industry in OH. The state average penalty for this industry is $20,545.

$20,545
State Avg
$35,000
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 6 Citations
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(04)
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
Serious
Penalty: $14,895.00Gravity: 10Issued: May 7, 2025Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(07)
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: May 7, 2025Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(01)
Machine Guarding — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $14,895.00Gravity: 10Issued: May 7, 2025Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.219(d)(01)
Mechanical Power Transmission
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 5Issued: May 7, 2025Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(04)
Machine Guarding — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 5Issued: May 7, 2025Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.217(c)(01)
Mechanical Power Presses
Serious
Penalty: $5,210.00Gravity: 10Issued: May 7, 2025Abated: Pending
This report is compiled from publicly available U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data under the Freedom of Information Act. SVEP Navigator is an independent research and analysis platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to OSHA, the Department of Labor, or any federal agency. Information is provided for research, educational, and compliance planning purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Penalty amounts shown are proposed penalties and may have been modified through contest proceedings or settlement.
Local Competitor Benchmark

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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was UNITED TITANIUM, INC. cited for?

UNITED TITANIUM, INC. received 6 citation(s) covering 4 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $35,000.00. The inspection opened on 2025-02-04.

How much was UNITED TITANIUM, INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $35,000.00 against UNITED TITANIUM, INC. in WOOSTER, OH. Average per citation: $5,833.33.

Is UNITED TITANIUM, INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, UNITED TITANIUM, INC. has a risk score of 10 out of 100. DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.

How does this penalty compare to the industry average?

The average penalty for Bolt, Nut, Screw, Rivet, and Washer Manufacturing facilities is $6,436.62. This facility penalty of $35,000.00 is above the industry average.