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OSHA citation and $36,400 for Trench hazards

Sunday, March 20, 2011 10:53:07 PM America/Los_Angeles

OSHA cites W Construction in Bozeman, MT and proposes $36,400 in fines.  OSHA went to their jobsite after receiving a couple of complaints.  OSHA cited them with one alleged willful violation for failing to provide cave-in protection and another serious violation for failing to remove workers from an unsafe trench when hazardous conditions were recognized. 

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0 Comments | Posted in OSHA By Teddi Penewell, CSP

Maine company fined $212,000

Sunday, March 20, 2011 8:39:39 PM America/Los_Angeles

Federal OSHA has cited Lincoln Paper and Tissue LLC $212,000 for alleged  repeat and serious violations.  A mill employee was burned when hot steam and condensate burst out of the end of a high-pressure steam line in abSeptember 2010 incident.  Lincoln Paper & Tissue LLC has 15 business days from receipt of citations to comply, meet with OSHA’s area director or contest the findings. 

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0 Comments | Posted in News By Teddi Penewell, CSP