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OSHA cites Warren Fab for Hubbard plant violations
TweetOSHA cites Warren Fab for Hubbard plant violations
HUBBARD
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited Warren Fabricating and Machining Corp. for 10 serious safety violations, including a lack of machine guarding and training at its steel manufacturing plant in Hubbard. Proposed fines total $47,000 following a November inspection.
“Employers are responsible for knowing the hazards that exist in their workplaces and for training workers in proper safety measures, such as the use of machine guards and lockout and tagout procedures to prevent accidental startup of energy sources,” said Howard Eberts, director of OSHA’s Cleveland Area Office, in a release. “OSHA is committed to protecting workers, especially when employers fail to do so.”
The violations include failing to develop machine-specific procedures to control energy sources and appropriate methods for securing machinery or equipment; conduct periodic inspections of energy control procedures; and provide training to workers on lockout and tagout procedures.
Read the complete story in Wednesday’s Vindicator and at Vindy.com.
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The government needs to stop shaking down private sector businesses. How businesses maintain their facilities and their equipment, and whether or not people choose to work in the environment they provide, should be their choice and their choice alone.
Good point oldstown, but maybe some regulations will cut down on workmens comp and disability claims. Ohio State BWC rates are so high, many private sector companies have to close their doors with one incident. Keep the stuff safe and that could be avoided. Many of these manufacturing companies really do slack off on safety procedures and sure, the employees should be aware of these items, but sometimes things don't work out that way. Also, keep things safe and sound and false BWC and disability claims from those that know how to "buck" the system can get off their butts and work rather than blame the private sector companies because of unsafe working conditions.
Some of the machinery used in industrial enviornments can be extremely dangerous to workers. Being able to lockout dangerous machinery to keep another person from accidently turning the machine on during maintenance or setup is essential.
Re single BWC claims putting a small business out of business .. during the Strickland administration, BWC changed its policies to give small business a fairer shake.
Oldstwon, when I was a child my grandfather and many of his friends were missing fingers and limbs due to accidents in the mills. Such amputations are less frequent today because of the safety concerns that arose from those accidents.
No one should be injured at work due to negligence of safety concerns. A little machine guarding and training is far cheaper than $47,000.