OSHA Issues 32 Citations, $42,750 in Fines to Research Firm

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has issued 32 citations with fines totaling $42,750 in fines to Hampford Research of Stratford, Conn., for alleged safety and health violations following an inspection at the chemical products manufacturer’s plant after an employee suffered burns Aug. 9 while attempting to clean up a chemical spill caused by a forklift hitting a barrel containing thionyl chloride.OSHA Bridgeport area director Robert Kowalski reported the agency’s inspection found that the plant's plan and procedures for responding to chemical spills were “...