Ford Fined $41,800 for Safety Violations

The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited Ford Motor Co. for eight serious health and safety violations at the company's plant in Buffalo, N.Y.OSHA said in a press release the violations involve asbestos exposure and violations of respiratory protection rules. Inspectors recommended $41,800 in fines against the motor vehicle manufacturer."Workers deserve to perform their duties in a safe environment knowing they are protected from unsafe exposure to asbestos and other hazardous materials," Art Dube, OSHA's area director in Buffalo, said in a press release.OSHA sa...