Employees of Plainville Plating Co. Inc. were also exposed to mechanical hazards.
OSHA has said that a pinsetter lacked safety mechanisms, which led to the fatality.
"Management continues to allow workers to clean equipment without following safety procedures and without guards being properly installed. This company needs to address all workplace hazards, not just the ones for which penalties have been proposed," said Bill Fulcher, director of OSHA's Atlanta-East Area Office.
Quality Blow Molding did not report the amputation, which is required by OSHA regulations.
The document laying out the procedures for implement the program includes a list of industries with high numbers and rates of amputations, as reported to BLS. These range from machine shops to sawmills, retail and commercial bakeries, meat processing, and manufacturing various types of food.
D.R. Diedrich & Co. Ltd. was cited 19 safety violations for the incident.
Oak Creations Inc. also exposed workers to amputation and respiratory hazards, according to the agency.
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The company failed to report an amputation injury to OSHA, according to the agency.
OSHA cited the company and has assessd 10 serious violations.
The agency has proposed $77.000 in penalties for 24 serious violations.
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OSHA has cited Shady Knob Pallet Co. for 17 serious safety violations.
OSHA says that Lauren Manufacturing ignored machine safety hazards.
The investigation was done as part of OSHA's National Emphasis Program on Amputations. OSHA issued 36 safety citations after a previous inspection in December 2014.
HB&G Building Products Inc. has been cited for 15 serious violations, the agency announced.
L&I cited Industrial Container Services for seven failure to abate serious violations related to the confined space hazards and for not ensuring that moving parts were de-energized to prevent workers from becoming caught in machinery.
Kemper Valve & Fittings faces $71,000 in proposed fines.
OSHA cited 11 serious violations for Cleveland Die & Manufacturing Company.
OSHA has proposed $54K in penalties.