OSHA Inspection: THE CHEST LLC

Issued

Apr 14, 2025

Abate by

May 1, 2025

Penalty

Initial $8,276 · Current $4,966 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(B): The energy control procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking and securing machines or equipment to control hazardous energy:  On or about February 6, 2025, and times prior to, Employees of The Chest, LLC, located at 2 Pauwels Drive in Washington, Missouri, were exposed to unexpected start-up or release of stored energy while performing servicing and maintenance activities, including but not limited to the Automatan 4000 Series Litho Label Laminator, because the employer did not clearly and specifically outline the steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking and securing machines or equipment to control hazardous energy.

Issued

Apr 14, 2025

Abate by

May 1, 2025

Penalty

Initial $6,620 · Current $3,972 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:   On or about February 6, 2025, and times prior to, employees of The Chest LLC, working at 2 Pauwels Drive in Washington, Missouri, were exposed to amputation and caught-in hazards when performing maintenance and servicing on equipment, including but not limited to the Automatan 4000 Series Litho Label Laminator.  An annual periodic inspection of the energy control procedures was not performed by the employer to identify deficiencies, inadequacies, and employees responsibilities.

Issued

Apr 14, 2025

Penalty

Initial $11,585 · Current $6,951 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(iii): An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator's performance was not being conducted at least once every three years:  On or about February 6, 2025, The Chest LLC, did not ensure that each powered industrial truck (PIT) operator was evaluated at least once every three years in a workplace located at 2 Pauwels Drive in Washington, Missouri. Employees operating a Crown 30SCTT, Serial# 1A168035 were exposed to struck-by, overhead, and caught-between hazards.

Issued

Apr 14, 2025

Abate by

May 1, 2025

Penalty

Initial $6,620 · Current $3,972 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(iii): Special hand tools for placing and removing material did not permit easy handling of material without the operator placing a hand in the danger zone.  Such tools were not used in lieu of other guarding required by this section, but can be used to supplement protection provided   On or about February 6, 2025, and times prior to, during the cleaning of the Automatan 4000 Series Litho Label Laminator at 2 Pauwels Drive in Washington, Missouri, the employer did not ensure hand tools such as a sponge were used when cleaning glue from a roller. An employee working in the unguarded danger zone was exposed to the machines rotating parts, point of operation while using a rag.