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Florida Company Fined $162,688 for Lacking an Effective Hearing Conservation Program, Among Other Violations

OccuFit • June 15, 2020

U.S. Department of Labor Cites Florida Manufacturer for Amputation,
Noise, and Other Safety and Health Hazards

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited a manufacturer for exposing employees to amputation, noise, struck-by and other safety and health hazards at their Pompano Beach, Florida, manufacturing facility. The window and door manufacturer faces $162,688 in penalties.

OSHA cited the company for a lack of machine guarding, failing to develop and implement a hazardous energy control program, improperly storing and handling flammable materials, and electric shock hazards. Other violations include failing to provide an effective hearing conservation program and adequate personal protective equipment, not anchoring machinery, and exposing employees to slip and trip hazards. 

To read the OSHA news release, click here.

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