After an April inspection, Ferrara continued to expose workers to amputation hazards by not cutting power to machines before workers cleared jams and serviced equipment, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration wrote in a Sept. 9 letter to the company.
OSHA also cited Ferrara for not providing an eyewash station and for allowing workers to use powered industrial vehicles in disrepair. The company has 15 business days from receipt of the letter to comply with or contest the citations, or to request an informal conference with OSHA's area director. "Yet, company personnel continue to expose employees needlessly to these hazards. OSHA will continue to hold manufacturers accountable for using safe work practices, including lockout," she said.
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