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US DOL Cites Florida Armor Fabrication Company For Exposing Employees to Amputation and Other Safety Hazards
14 Aug, 2019 WorkersCompensation.com
Miami Lakes, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) - The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Point Blank Enterprises Inc. – operating as The Protective Group in Miami Lakes, Florida – for exposing employees to amputation and other safety hazards. The company faces $92,820 in penalties.
OSHA inspectors determined that the armor plate fabrication company exposed employees to amputation hazards by allowing them to operate a band saw without machine guarding, and failing to develop and implement a lockout/tagout program to prevent machines from unexpectedly starting during servicing or maintenance. OSHA conducted the inspection in conjunction with the National Emphasis Program on Amputations. The Agency also cited Point Blank Enterprises for exposing employees to silica levels over the permissible exposure limit, and failing to conduct monitoring to determine employees’ exposure to silica, and post the required signage for a silica-regulated area.
“Employers should implement an effective safety and health program to mitigate the serious hazards that threaten the well-being of employees,” said OSHA Area Director Condell Eastmond, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
OSHA’s recommended practices for safety and health programs recognizes that finding and fixing hazards before they cause injury or illness is an effective approach for maintaining a safe workplace.
The company has 15 business days from receipt of the citations and proposed penalties to comply, request an informal conference with OSHA’s area director, or contest the findings before the independent Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission.
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