Groton, CT – PCC Structurals has been cited for numerous serious violations of federal electrical safety standards. The metal-castings manufacturer, creator of steel components for the aerospace, energy industries, and commercial ventures, faces more than $100,000 total in fines from two OSHA investigations in the first quarter of 2016. Inspectors identified hazards including a lack…
Read MoreNewark, NJ – In an August inspection, OSHA claims to have found 17 serious safety and health violations at Elan Chemical Company Inc. Citations, including for failures in written procedures, have been issued and the proposed penalties total $72,100. Elan Chemical manufactures flavor and fragrance products. Alleged violations at their Doremus Avenue facility in Newark, NJ included deficiencies in equipment process…
Read MoreGreen Bay, WI – Services Plus, Inc., of Green Bay, WI, has been cited for six OSHA violations and fines of more than $83,000. These citations include one “willful” five “serious” violations. OSHA investigators claim that Green Bay packaging manufacturer failed to install guards and use recommended safety procedures to protect workers from moving parts of…
Read MoreCorinth, MS – Mississippi Polymers has been cited for 11 “serious” safety violations, totaling $56,0000, for machine safety and lockout/tagout violations that resulted in severe injury and amputation for two Mississippi Polymers employees in the fall of 2015. In both accidents OSHA investigated, workers were injured while attempting to clean machinery: On Sept. 28, a 41-year-old print tender suffered…
Read MoreAs fines for OSHA violations are set to increase in 2016, the time for workplace safety training is now. Some estimate an up to 80% increase in OSHA fines, giving businesses yet another incentive to invest in employee safety training. For the first time in 25 years, fines for workplace safety violations are due to…
Read MoreSt. Mary’s, OH – Quality Ready Mix Inc. has been cited for six safety violations with proposed penalties totaling $51,920 in fines at the company’s Van Buren cement silo hopper. Issues with confined space, training, and lockout tagout were found by OSHA investigators. According to OSHA, the company did not comply with new confined space regulations, including…
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