Plastics maker cited for exposing workers to safety, health hazards
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A New Jersey plastics manufacturer is facing proposed fines totaling $435,679 after being cited by federal workplace safety regulators for exposing employees to safety and health hazards.
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration cited Paterson, New Jersey-based Douglas Stephen Plastics Inc. after inspecting the plastics manufacturer in October in response to a complaint alleging unsafe workplace hazards and imminent danger conditions from blocked emergency exits, according to an agency statement issued on Thursday. A health inspection was also conducted in October after an inspector’s initial readings indicated employee exposure to excessive noise levels.
OSHA cited the employer for failing to administer a hearing conservation program; exposing employees to amputations, electric shock, and burns; allowing employees to use equipment without proper guarding; failing to control hazardous energy; and failing to train powered industrial truck operators.
A company spokesperson could not be immediately reached for comment.
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