Lawn and garden manufacturer cited for several safety hazards
Reprints
U.S. workplace safety regulators have cited and proposed $251,108 in penalties against a Georgia manufacturer for 36 safety and health violations.
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration cited Oldcastle Lawn & Garden Inc., a Shady Dale, Georgia-based manufacturer of mulch and other products, after a workplace safety inspection found 36 violations, including amputation, struck-by, caught-in, electrical and fall hazards, according to a statement published on Tuesday.
The inspection also uncovered fire hazards from accumulated combustible dust, exposure to excessive noise levels and hazardous energy during machine servicing and maintenance, according to OSHA.
“Employers are required to assess their workplace for potential hazards,” William Fulcher, OSHA Atlanta east area office director, said in the statement. “Unfortunately, this employer failed to correct a wide-range of safety deficiencies and needlessly put their employees at risk of serious injury.”
A company spokesperson could not be immediately reached for comment.
Read Next
-
Manufacturer cited for safety hazards after finger amputation
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration on Friday said it has cited a Mobile, Alabama-based fiberglass pipe manufacturer for safety and health violations after an employee suffered a finger amputation, with $74,833 in proposed penalties.
Related Stories
-
Manufacturer cited for safety hazards after finger amputation
-
Plastics maker cited for exposing workers to safety, health hazards
-
OSHA cites plastics company for fall, machine, electrical hazards
Most Read in Workers Comp
-
1. Zurich ordered to pay $80 million in suit over employee incentives
-
3. Marsh McLennan sees rate hikes slowing; reports revenue growth
-
4. Travelers sees rate hikes continue; Q1 profit up over 15%
-
5. DeSantis signs legislation prohibiting local workplace heat protections
-
6. AI not a ‘substitute,’ but can benefit insurance industry: Experts
