OSHA finds machine safety hazards $610,034
June 28, 2017
OSHA finds machine safety hazards $610,034 for silica overexposure at Ohio steel plant
Amsted Rail Company Incorporated, a manufacturer of cast steel freight components, faces $610,034 in proposed penalties after agency investigators found workers at its Groveport plant exposed to machine hazards and silica.
OSHA discovered that 1 worker was hospitalized after suffering severe injuries when he was caught in a machine, and at least 4 workers were exposed to excessive levels of silica that can cause serious health issues.
"Companies must ensure their workers are trained in proper machine safety procedures and provided the necessary personal protective equipment to prevent injuries and illness on the job," said Dorothy Dougherty, deputy assistant secretary of labor for Occupational Safety and Health. "Continuous monitoring of facilities and procedures are important components of an effective safety and health program."
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