Serious injury alerts OSHA to serious workplace hazards
American Plant Food Corp. in Texas f acing $181,000 in fines
An Austin, Texas fertilizer company that was inspected after a worker's leg was entangled in an auger was cited for 12 violations, including failing to ensure adequate safeguards were in place to prevent workers from coming into contact with the auger during servicing and maintenance.
OSHA's inspection of the safety and health practices of American Plant Food Corp.'s Bartlett facility also resulted in proposed penalties of $181,000.