Georgia Auto Parts Distributor Cited for Fire, Struck-By, and Other Hazards
OSHA cited wholesale auto and truck parts distributor Parts Authority Georgia, LLC, for exposing workers to smoke and fire hazards. Inspectors determined that the company allowed obstructed exits; exposed workers to struck-by hazards from damaged storage rack supports and shelves; and failed to provide training on recognizing chemical hazards. The company faces $133,406 in penalties. For more information, read the news release.
Florida Property Maintenance Company Cited After Worker Suffers Burn Injuries
L.A. Disaster Relief and Property Maintenance, LLC, was cited and fined $94,415 for failing to implement a hazard communication program after a worker sustained burn injuries. Inspectors determined that the owner directed a worker to ignite wood and debris inside an air burn box using a torch and gasoline, which caused an explosion. Read the news release for more information.
South Florida Printer Fined for Exposing Workers to Amputation, Electrical, and Other Hazards
Nupress of Miami, Inc., faces $71,139 in penalties for failing to provide machine guarding, establish a lockout/tagout program, implement a written hazard communication program, and properly store flammable liquids. Nupress was also cited for failing to secure a safety platform to the lifting carriage and/or forks on a forklift. Read the news release for more information.
California Fines Company after Worker Suffers Serious Electric Shock
California OSHA issued six citations and $95,435 in penalties to Southern California Edison after a worker attempting to remove an old ground wire contacted an energized transformer and suffered serious injuries. Inspectors determined that the company failed to control hazardous energy, isolate exposed underground cables with protective coverings, and eliminate all possible sources of backfeeding energy.
Hawaii Cites Hotel for Exposing Workers to Asbestos Hazards
The Hawaii Occupational Safety and Health Division issued eight citations and $66,013 in penalties to Hyatt Corporation after determining that workers performing maintenance and demolition activities on a hotel were not informed about asbestos handling, personal protective equipment, and good work practices. The employer was cited for failing to conduct periodic safety inspections and failing to train workers on asbestos hazards and proper use of respirators.
Two Roofing Companies Cited after Colorado Workers Exposed to Fall Hazards
Roofing contractor Aspen Contracting, Inc., and subcontractor J Cuellar, LLC, were cited for repeatedly failing to protect workers from fall hazards and failing to conduct regular inspections of the worksite. J Cuellar was cited for a fall protection violation. The companies face penalties totaling $147,998. Read the news release for more information.
Florida Roofing Contractor Cited for Repeatedly Exposing Workers to Fall Hazards
Roofing contractor Turnkey Construction Planners, Inc., faces $199,184 in penalties for exposing workers to fall hazards. During an inspection initiated as part of OSHA’s Regional Emphasis Program on Falls in Construction, inspectors observed workers without fall protection at two worksites. OSHA cited the company four times in the past five years for similar violations. For more information, read the news release.
Kansas Drywall Contractor Cited Following Fatal Forklift Incident
Midwest Drywall Company, Inc., faces $77,604 in penalties after a worker was fatally crushed by part of a forklift. OSHA inspectors determined that the company failed to properly secure a suspended and supported load, and ensure that workers were kept clear of it. The company was also cited for violations of the forklift, machine guarding, and control of hazardous energy standards. Read the news release for more information.
Minnesota Cites Co-op after Fatal Grain Engulfment
Minnesota OSHA issued six willful serious citations and $375,000 in penalties to Meadowland Farmers Co-op after a worker became engulfed by grain and suffocated. Inspectors determined that the co-op failed to guard a grain chute floor hole, ensure workers wore a body harness with a lifeline, and provide a safety observer or rescue equipment for workers entering a silo.
Nebraska Dairy Company Cited after Worker Fatality
OSHA cited Thiele Dairy for failing to implement a safety and health program for grain bin entry. A worker removing corn from inside a grain bin was fatally injured when an operating sweep auger lacerated his leg. The dairy was also cited for failing to report the fatality within the required eight hours. Thiele faces $78,899 in penalties. For more information, read the news release.
Contractor Cited Following Crane Collapse at New York City Construction Worksite
Western Specialty Contractors was cited and fined $155,204 for exposing workers to injuries after an unsecured mini-crane overturned and fell four stories. The company was cited for failing to ensure that crane operators were trained, evaluated, and deemed competent to operate the equipment; permitting the operation of a crane in excess of its rated lifting capacity; and not verifying that the load lifted was within the crane’s rated capacity. For more information, read the news release.
Ohio UPS Facility Cited for Blocking Exits
OSHA cited United Parcel Service for exposing workers to fire, entrapment, and emergency evacuation hazards. Inspectors determined that the company allowed exit routes to be blocked by packages and equipment. The company faces $208,603 in penalties. For more information, read the news release.
For more information or assistance with your Environmental and Health & Safety regulatory compliance needs, contact Ralph Carito at Total Environmental & Safety, LLC (Total) at rcarito@TotalEnviron.com or 908-442-8599.