Baze Chemical Inc. was cited for 20 serious violations, most of which related to OSHA’s standard for the management of processes using highly hazardous chemicals. The Odessa, Texas, company exposed workers to dangerous chemicals when it failed to conduct a hazard analysis prior to processing a batch of highly hazardous chemicals including flammable and highly reactive ethylene oxide. “It’s vital that Baze ensures safeguards are in place to protect the safety of workers at this facility,” said Stephen Boyd, OSHA’s area director in Dallas. The company was issued proposed penalties of $114,800. Read thenews brief for more information.
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