Company Cited after
Inspection Finds Hazards Remain at New Jersey Warehouse
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OSHA conducted an inspection of Mane
Concept Inc., after receiving a complaint of imminent safety hazards.
Inspectors found that the Moonachie, N.J., hair distribution company failed to
keep exit routes unobstructed, improperly used work space around an electrical
box for storage, and did not properly store materials to prevent struck-by
hazards. OSHA issued one repeat, one serious, and two willful violations, and
proposed penalties totaling $181,280. The company was cited in February for
similar violations. Read the news release for more information.
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A Pittsburgh masonry contractor has been
cited for exposing workers to serious dangers after a laborer was electrocuted
while doing residential restoration work. Following an investigation of the
incident, OSHA issued citations to Ski Masonry LLC for allowing employees to
work within 10 feet of overhead, energized, and uninsulated electrical lines;
failing to provide fall protection; and using scaffolding without a secure base
plate. Proposed penalties are $201,354. See the new release for more information.
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OSHA has reached a settlement agreement with Acme Parts Inc.
to improve workplace safety and health at the company’s facility in Brooklyn.
OSHA found high levels of lead throughout the facility presenting serious
hazards to employees. Under the terms of the agreement, Acme Parts will pay
$40,000 in penalties. Additionally, the company will hire a qualified lead
hazards and abatement consultant to evaluate the facility and to recommend
improved practices. For more information, see the news release.
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The Virginia Occupational
Safety and Health Program issued six citations and $100,270 in penalties to Lucas Tree
Experts in Chesapeake for safety violations after a worker was electrocuted
while trimming a tree near powerlines. Inspectors determined that the company
failed to: provide personal protective equipment; follow requirements on line
clearance and proximity to energized lines; and ensure workers were properly
secured to trees with climbing and position ropes.
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The Hawaii Occupational
Safety and Health Division issued 14 citations and $107,800 in penalties to Hawaiian Ice
Company in Honolulu for exposing workers to inhalation hazards resulting from
an uncontrolled release of anhydrous ammonia. Inspectors concluded that the
company lacked procedures to isolate the chemical while workers were servicing
refrigeration equipment. The company also failed to conduct in-house
inspections, provide portable monitoring devices to detect leaks, and train workers.