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OSHA cites company for nine violations after two workers suffer severe injuries in separate incidents.
Proper use and maintenance of die safety blocks are essential for preventing injuries and ensuring the safety of workers in manufacturing environments.
The "can't rather than don't" principle emphasizes using engineering controls to make safety incidents physically impossible, rather than relying on administrative controls that depend on worker vigilance.
The December 2023 incident resulted in $267,327 in proposed penalties.
Konz Wood Products faces a total of $177,453 in proposed penalties.
The Germany-based Gerresheimer Glass Inc. failed to provide required training, exposing workers to machine hazards, according to OSHA investigators.
Pan-O-Gold Baking Company faces $262,953 in proposed penalties
Faurecia Emissions Control Systems NA LLC was cited with 10 citations and a total of $314,555 in proposed penalties.
ArcelorMittal Tubular Products USA LLC has a long history of OSHA non-compliance.
The agency investigated Cullman Casting following the death of a foundry worker.
Vorteq Coil Finishers LLC faces $345,685 in proposed penalties.
OSHA cited the Pennsylvania-based manufacturer with 17 violations.
New Jersey-based CJ TMI Manufacturing America LLC faces $551,719 in proposed penalties.
OSHA has levied proposed penalties of $269,662 to WD Flooring LLC.
Smith’s Electrical Service & Repair LLC faces $93,566 in proposed penalties.
OSHA has deemed Phenix Lumber Co. a “severe violator” since 2020.
G & R Mineral Services Inc. and HM Southeast Cement LLC face more than $82,000 in proposed penalties.
Green Bay, Wisconsin-based Tufco LP faces $194,518 in proposed penalties.
The investigation into Case Farms Processing Inc. fell under OSHA’s Severe Violator Enforcement Program.