A fatal machine-cleaning incident at a New Jersey processing facility has led to more than $1.1 million in OSHA penalties for willful and repeated lockout/tagout failures.
As connected safety technologies expand into more workplaces, LOTO systems are evolving to offer greater visibility, accountability and compliance support—but they also raise new questions.
OSHA cited Progressive Converting Inc. with repeat and serious violations totaling $280K in proposed penalties following a worker’s finger amputations.
Fabcon Precast has been fined and placed on probation after an OSHA investigation into a Grove City incident where a worker died due to a malfunctioning pneumatic door.