Ohio auto insulation manufacturer faces penalties of $569,463
May 4, 2017
Ohio auto insulation manufacturer faces penalties of $569,463 following worker injury, company cited for willful violations of machine safety procedures
An auto insulation manufacturer in suburban Toledo is facing penalties after an investigation by OSHA following a report that a machine amputated a 46-year-old worker's right hand, wrist and part of his forearm.
OSHA cited the company for the following:
-Inadequate machine and point of operation guarding
-Failing to properly train workers on machine specific procedures for isolating energy sources
-Failing to properly train workers on machine specific procedures for isolating energy sources
-No "locking out" equipment to prevent unintentional energization
-Exposing workers to struck-by hazards from machine components
"This incident illustrates why companies must evaluate machine safety procedures to ensure they are adequate and effective in protecting workers from injuries on the job," said Dorothy Dougherty, deputy assistant secretary of labor for occupational safety and health. "In addition to being the law and the right thing to do, safe workplaces are an important component in supporting and sustaining job growth in America."
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