Establishment profile
TECHNIQUES SURFACES, USA, INC.
1031 WINDTOWER DRIVE, CHATTANOOGA, TN, 37402
332812 — Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers
Summary
TECHNIQUES SURFACES, USA, INC. has accumulated 3 OSHA violations across 1 inspection over 2 years of recorded history, with $6,600 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 18th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 120 employers. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 2 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
TECHNIQUES SURFACES, USA, INC. appears in OSHA workplace safety record only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls. Single-agency enforcement records typically indicate either a discrete incident-based inspection or a low-risk operational profile.
OSHA workplace safety
100% of inspections at this establishment produced violations,
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 3 distinct standards shown · 3 citations in this view · $6,600 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TCA 50-3-105(1) | 1 | 1 | $5,400 | Sep 2024 | Sep 2024 |
| TDLWD RULE 800-01-03-.05(2)(A) | 1 | 1 | $800 | Sep 2024 | Sep 2024 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 E01 | 1 | 1 | $400 | Sep 2024 | Sep 2024 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Fewer violations than most other employers in NAICS 3328 within TN. Peer group: 120 employers. This establishment has 3 OSHA violations; peer median is 14.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for TECHNIQUES SURFACES, USA, INC.. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for TECHNIQUES SURFACES, USA, INC.. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
OSHA accident events
Accidents, fatalities, and catastrophes documented during OSHA inspections at this employer. Each entry links to the inspection that recorded it.
| Date | Event | Injuries | Hospitalized | Fatalities | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 30, 2024 | Burn,Chemical Burn,Chemical Exposure,Explosion,TankFatality | 1 | — | 1 |
Source: OSHA accident investigations. Narratives are recorded by the inspecting officer and may be truncated.
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 2+ years. Most recent activity: 2 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for TECHNIQUES SURFACES, USA, INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for TECHNIQUES SURFACES, USA, INC.. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for TECHNIQUES SURFACES, USA, INC.. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for TECHNIQUES SURFACES, USA, INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for TECHNIQUES SURFACES, USA, INC.. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for TECHNIQUES SURFACES, USA, INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-05-30 | Fatality/Catastrophe | 3 | 1 | $6,600 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on TECHNIQUES SURFACES, USA, INC. from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is TECHNIQUES SURFACES, USA, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- TECHNIQUES SURFACES, USA, INC. has 1 OSHA inspection on record with 3 violations and $6,600 in total penalties.
- How does TECHNIQUES SURFACES, USA, INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- TECHNIQUES SURFACES, USA, INC. operates in the metal coating, engraving (except jewelry and silverware), and allied services to manufacturers industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 4.1.
- Has TECHNIQUES SURFACES, USA, INC. had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving TECHNIQUES SURFACES, USA, INC..