Accumulation of combustible dust and a wide range of other alleged safety violations have resulted in $251,108 in proposed penalties against a mulch manufacturer in Shady Dale, Georgia.
Oldcastle Lawn & Garden Inc. has 15 business days to contest the citations, issued May 3 by the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
OSHA Inspectors cited the company for violations including amputation, struck-by, caught-in, electrical and fall hazards; fire hazards from accumulated combustible dust; exposure to excessive noise; and insufficient controls to prevent machines from start...
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