Inspection 347686412 OPENED AUG 14, 2024Closed
11250 Hunter Ave., Bridgeton, MO 63044 · Other Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
OSHA has inspected Hunter Engineering Company 13 times in Missouri since 1974.
The latest one began on Aug 14, 2024 after a complaint, in Bridgeton.
Those inspections ended with 31 citation items: 10 serious and 21 other-than-serious.
Penalties were first proposed at $13,285 and now stand at $8,471, 36% lower after settlements or reviews.
Spray painting and finishing comes up most often in these citations: 7 items under 1910.107.
How that compares: the median penalty per cited inspection for retail employers since 2015 is $1,750, and Hunter Engineering Company averages $6,216 (1 cited inspection).
Hunter Engineering Company also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
The Wage and Hour Division has 1 case on it since 2015, with $5,415 in back wages owed to workers.
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Watch this companyInspection history
Inspection 345787931 OPENED FEB 16, 2022Closed
14090 Riverport Drive, Maryland Heights, MO 63043 · Automotive Parts and Accessories Stores · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(iii) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Other-than-serious | $10,360 | $6,216 | Mar 4, 2022 | Final |
Inspection 106563315 OPENED FEB 1, 1991Closed
11250 Hunter Ave., Bridgeton, MO 63044 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.22(a)(2) · General requirements |
Other-than-serious | $180 | $0 | Mar 14, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2a 29 CFR 1910.107(b)(9) · Spray painting and finishing |
Serious | $360 | $260 | Mar 14, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2b 29 CFR 1910.107(e)(2) · Spray painting and finishing |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 14, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2c 29 CFR 1910.107(g)(3) · Spray painting and finishing |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 14, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.107(c)(7) · Spray painting and finishing |
Serious | $360 | $230 | Mar 14, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.107(g)(5) · Spray painting and finishing |
Serious | $360 | $230 | Mar 14, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5 29 CFR 1910.107(g)(3) · Spray painting and finishing |
Serious | $360 | $230 | Mar 14, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 7 29 CFR 1910.107(g)(5) · Spray painting and finishing |
Serious | $360 | $360 | Mar 14, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 8 29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(ii) · Gas welding and cutting |
Serious | $180 | $180 | Mar 14, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 9 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(i) · Hazard communication |
Serious | $300 | $300 | Mar 14, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 10 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(ii) · Hazard communication |
Serious | $300 | $300 | Mar 14, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.22(a)(2) · General requirements |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 14, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.95(k)(1) · Noise |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 14, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 3 29 CFR 1910.134(b)(6) · Respiratory protection |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 14, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 4 29 CFR 1910.134(b)(10) · Respiratory protection |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 14, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 5 29 CFR 1910.134(e)(5)(i) · Respiratory protection |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 14, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 6 29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(ii) · Gas welding and cutting |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 14, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 7 29 CFR 1910.1048(n)(1) · Formaldehyde |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 14, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 8a 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(i) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 14, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 8b 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(ii) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 14, 1991 | Closed |
Inspection 217630607 OPENED DEC 2, 1982Closed
11250 Hunter Dr, Bridgeton, MO 63044 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 217630615 OPENED DEC 2, 1982Closed
11250 Hunter Drive, Bridgeton, MO 63044 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 217642727 OPENED JAN 13, 1981Closed
11250 Hunter Drive, Bridgeton, MO 63044 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 217640903 OPENED OCT 12, 1976Closed
11250 Hunter Drive, Bridgeton, MO 63044 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 217664358 OPENED JUL 12, 1976Closed
11250 Hunter Drive, Bridgeton, MO 63044 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 19, 1976 | Closed |
5 older inspections
Inspection 217637867 OPENED APR 7, 1976Closed
11250 Hunter Drive, Bridgeton, MO 63044 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.134(a)(1) · Respiratory protection |
Other-than-serious | $35 | $35 | May 19, 1976 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.1000 · Air contaminants |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 19, 1976 | Closed |
Inspection 217569615 OPENED JUL 11, 1975Closed
11250 Hunter Avenue, Bridgeton, MO 63044 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 217611151 OPENED MAY 4, 1975Closed
11250 Hunter Avenue, Bridgeton, MO 63044 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.132(a) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 5, 1975 | Closed |
Inspection 217662626 OPENED DEC 23, 1974Closed
11250 Hunter Drive, Bridgeton, MO 63044 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 217662204 OPENED SEP 13, 1974Closed
11250 Hunter Drive, Bridgeton, MO 63044 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.22(b)(1) · General requirements |
Other-than-serious | $45 | $45 | Oct 25, 1974 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.25(c)(2)(i)(0) · Portable wood ladders |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 25, 1974 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.37(f)(1) · Exit routes |
Other-than-serious | $55 | $55 | Oct 25, 1974 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.179(m)(1) · Overhead and gantry cranes |
Other-than-serious | $30 | $30 | Oct 25, 1974 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5 29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4) · Grinders and abrasive wheels |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 25, 1974 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 6 29 CFR 1910.242(b) · Hand and power tools |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 25, 1974 | Closed |
Injury and illness logs
From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.
In 2025, the Bridgeton site logged 2 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 390 workers: 0.6 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 1.3 for its industry. Those cases cost 17 days away from work.
| Site and year | Workers | Cases | Days-away cases | Rate | Industry median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HUNTER ENGINEERING COMPANY INC Bridgeton HQ and Plant Bridgeton · 2025 | 390 | 2 | 1 | 0.6 | 1.3 |
| HUNTER ENGINEERING COMPANY INC Service Center Maryland Heights · 2025 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1.3 |
| HUNTER ENGINEERING COMPANY INC Bridgeton HQ an Bridgeton · 2021 | 338 | 4 | 0 | 1.2 | 1.3 |
| Hunter Engineering Company - Headquarters Bridgeton · 2017 | 367 | 8 | 0 | 2.1 | 1.3 |
Wage and hour cases
Cases by the Labor Department's Wage and Hour Division since 2015: unpaid minimum wage or overtime, child labor, family leave and more.
| Period reviewed | Violations | Workers owed | Back wages | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 29, 2016 to May 18, 2017 Bridgeton | 4 | 1 | $5,415 | $0 |
The rules behind these citations
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1910.1000 · Air contaminants
29 CFR 1910.1048 · Formaldehyde
29 CFR 1910.1048(n)(1)
(n) Employee information and training—(1) Participation. The employer shall assure that all employees who are assigned to workplaces where there is exposure to formaldehyde participate in a training program, except that where the employer can show, using objective data, that employees are not exposed to formaldehyde at or above 0.1 ppm, the employer is not required to provide training.
29 CFR 1910.107 · Spray painting and finishing
29 CFR 1910.107(b)(9)
(9) Cleaning. Spray booths shall be so installed that all portions are readily accessible for cleaning. A clear space of not less than 3 feet on all sides shall be kept free from storage or combustible construction.
29 CFR 1910.107(c)(7)
(7) Lamps. Electric lamps outside of, but within twenty (20) feet of any spraying area, and not separated therefrom by a partition, shall be totally enclosed to prevent the falling of hot particles and shall be protected from mechanical injury by suitable guards or by location.
29 CFR 1910.1200 · Hazard communication
29 CFR 1910.132 · Personal protective equipment, general requirements
29 CFR 1910.134 · Respiratory protection
29 CFR 1910.178 · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks
29 CFR 1910.179 · Overhead and gantry cranes
29 CFR 1910.212 · Machine guarding
29 CFR 1910.215 · Grinders and abrasive wheels
29 CFR 1910.22 · General requirements
29 CFR 1910.242 · Hand and power tools
29 CFR 1910.25 · Portable wood ladders
29 CFR 1910.253 · Gas welding and cutting
29 CFR 1910.37 · Exit routes
29 CFR 1910.95 · Noise
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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.