Newark manufacturing employees at risk from dangerous chemicals
Elan Chemical Co. issued 17 citations, faces $72,100 in fines
OSHA has cited Elan Chemical Company Inc. of Newark, New Jersey for 17 serious safety and health violations.
The agency initiated an inspection on Aug. 4, 2015, under its national emphasis program focused on chemical manufacturers. Inspectors found deficiencies in the employer's equipment process safety information, process hazard analysis, written operating procedures, contractor safety, equipment inspection and design along with management of process changes, resulting in the citations.