Foot-deep wood shavings among hazards found at NY worksite
Workers allowed to smoke near combustible dust accumulations
The large penalties levied against an Albany, NY manufacturer “reflect the breadth and severity” of the hazardous conditions found at its plant, according to OSHA’s Kimberly Castillon.
"The fact that a catastrophic incident has not occurred does not absolve this employer of its responsibility to reduce and prevent risk and eliminate hazards that could injure or kill its workers," said Castillon.