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OSHA cited a New Jersey vegetable processing facility for willfully and repeatedly violating safety requirements after a worker was fatally injured while cleaning and sanitizing a machine.
This news release details the company was cited for 16 safety violations and faces proposed penalties exceeding one million dollars. Additionally, the onsite temporary employment agency was cited for three serious violations with proposed penalties of $33,100 for not implementing or training workers on lockout/tagout procedures.
The findings highlight the importance of giving employers the training and tools they need to put protections in place before any machine is serviced. OSHA has compliance assistance resources for workplaces to strengthen their lockout/tagout programs and keep their workers safe.
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Original article published by OSHA