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Articles involving lockout tagout issues

OSHA cites AmeriGas Propane L.P. in Conroe, Texas, for exposing workers to safety hazards; proposed fines total $105,000 after 3 workers hospitalized and 4 others treated and released due to a December 2012 fire. HOUSTON – The U.S. Department of … Continue reading

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Inspection is the fourth for the company since 2011 OSHA has cited Scenic Wood Products for 20 serious safety violations at its pallet manufacturing facility in Sugarcreek, Ohio.  OSHA has proposed penalties of $64,400 after opening a January inspection under … Continue reading

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Exit route allegedly blocked during emergency Brite Services Inc., doing business as Star Laundry, has been cited by OSHA for 39 serious safety and health violations found at its commercial laundry facility in Paterson, New Jersey. Inspectors were prompted by … Continue reading

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Lieze Associates, doing business as Eagle Recycling of New Jersey, was cited by OSHA with one repeat and three serious safety violations after a worker’s fingers were amputated in December 2012 at the company’s North Bergen recycling transfer station.  OSHA’s … Continue reading

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OSHA cites Berry Plastics Corp. with 6 violations at Monroeville, Ohio and company is placed in OSHA’s Severe Violator Enforcement Program The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited Berry Plastics Corp. with six safety violations, … Continue reading

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Inspection Initiated After Fatality OSHA cited Southern Hens, Inc. with 43 safety and health violations following the death of a worker who slipped and fell into an unguarded screw conveyor while cleaning the conveyor at the company’s facility in Moselle, … Continue reading

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Fatal first day on the job for temporary worker The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited Bacardi Bottling Corp. with 12 alleged safety violations following the death of a 21-year-old temporary worker his first day … Continue reading

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OSHA cites Dover Chemical Co. for 47 violations following chemical release at Ohio plant, proposes $545,000 in fines Dover Chemical Co. in Dover Ohio has received 47 health and safety violations from Federal OSHA – including four willful – violations … Continue reading

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OSHA cites Pandrol USA in Bridgeport, NJ,  for willful and serious violations, proposes $283,500 in penalties Pandrol USA LP, a rail fastening system manufacturer, has received 25 safety and health violations – including three willful – at the company’s Bridgeport … Continue reading

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More than $200,000 in proposed fines B.W. Grinding Co., dba B.W. Supply, has been cited by OSHA for 25 safety and health violations – including three willful – at the company’s Lyons, Ohio iron foundry. The May 7 inspection was … Continue reading

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