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.
It is important to note that any documents produced can be utilized to issue citations, thus, the employer should not produce any documents unless required by law.
It said the company was fined $6,600 for not safeguarding exposed shafts in four locations, including the conveyor where Busha died; and $8,400 for a serious-repeat violation of not ensuring that bench grinders were guarded to prevent severe injuries to the hand and face.
A worker was seriously injured when his arm became trapped in a conveyor belt he was maintaining.
NIOSH's blog highlighted research findings presented during a joint session of the NORA Manufacturing Sector and Services Sector Councils.