OSHA Inspection: CHEMTEX, LLC

Issued

2021-09-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8124.00 · Current $8124.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section.  a) Production line; On or about June 21, 2021, the employer did not provide machine specific procedures for employees performing servicing and maintenance activities, exposing employees to amputation hazards.

Issued

2021-09-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8124.00 · Current $8124.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s):  a) Production line; On or about June 21, 2021, the employer did not ensure the Inline Rosenthal Sheeter (pad cutter); serial number 80849 and model number WA-S-6-HUBEAAA was guarded at the point of operation, exposing employees to amputation hazards.

Issued

2021-09-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.37(a)(4): Safeguard(s) designed to protect employees during an emergency (e.g., sprinkler systems, alarm systems, fire doors, exit lighting), were not in proper working order at all times.  a) Exit door leading to parking lot; The employer did not ensure that the exit sign was operational exposing employees to caught in hazards.