November 12, 2009

OSHA proposes fines of $509,000 against Cranesville Aggregate for significant hazards at its Scotia, New York bagging plant

Cranesville Aggregate Co. doing business as Scotia Bag Plant, Scotia in New York faces $509,000 in total of proposed fines by the DOL's Occupational Safety and Health Administration. The plant which bags cement and asphalt has been cited for 33 alleged willful, repeat and serious violations of workplace Health and safety standards following thorough OSHA inspections over the past six months.

"The significant fines proposed here reflect the breadth and gravity of hazards found at this plant, their recurring nature and this employer's knowledge," said acting Assistant Secretary for OSHA Jordan Barab.

"Workers have been needlessly exposed to potentially disabling or fatal respiratory illness, falls, crushing injuries, burns, lacerations, amputation and electrocution," added Edward Jerome, OSHA's area director in Albany. "This employer needs to take effective and ongoing corrective action to protect the health and safety of these workers."