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OSHA cites companies for egregious violations of workplace safety and health standardsOSHA proposed almost $1.6 million in fines against Tempel Grain Elevators following the death of a teen worker at a grain storage site in Haswell, Colo. The teen suffocated after being engulfed by grain. He was not provided any training or personal protective equipment, such as a body harness or lifeline, to protect against engulfment. OSHA also proposed nearly half a million dollars in fines against Cambria Contracting Inc. for exposing young workers to asbestos hazards. These workers also were not provided training and the proper PPE. In addition, four other companies were cited for egregious violations of safety and health standards totaling almost $89 million in proposed fines, including $87 million issued to BP. In the last two months, OSHA has addressed more egregious cases and issued higher fines than in the previous fiscal year. "This reflects Secretary Solis' commitment to refocus OSHA's priorities on writing and enforcing standards to protect workers," said acting Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health Jordan Barab. Details are on OSHA's news releases Web page. |
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