US Department of Labor Cites Bio-Lab Inc. After Chemical Fire in Conyers
Improper chemical storage caused a fire at Bio-Lab’s Conyers facility, leading to OSHA citations and $61K in fines.
- By Stasia DeMarco
- Apr 08, 2025
A U.S. Department of Labor investigation has determined that improperly stored hazardous chemicals led to a fire at a Bio-Lab Inc. facility in Conyers, Georgia.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) found the blaze originated in a warehouse used to store various chemicals. Following its investigation, OSHA cited Bio-Lab for four serious and two other-than-serious violations and proposed $61,473 in penalties.
Bio-Lab has 15 business days to comply, request an informal conference with OSHA, or contest the findings before the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission.
About the Author
Stasia DeMarco brings a strong and varied journalism background to her role at Occupational Health & Safety, having previously served as a multimedia editor, broadcast journalist, professor and reviewer across major news organizations. As Content Editor, she writes news and feature articles, hosts sponsor and editorial webinars, co-hosts the SafetyPod worker health and safety podcast, and manages the brand’s digital and social media presence. She is committed to informing and engaging the safety community through compelling reporting and conversations that support safer, healthier workplaces.