Auto Parts Maker's Failure to Guard Machines Yields $75,000 OSHA Fine

A Kansas City auto parts plant didn't guard machines, monitor noise or label chemicals on the factory floor, leading to a federal inspection that yielded a $75,000 fine, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's Kansas City area office announced. OSHA investigated Challenge Manufacturing's Kansas City plant after receiving reports of unsafe working conditions. The agency found that Challenge failed to: Monitor noise levels in the plant. Adequately guard machines. Make sure employees wore protective equipment to stave off hearing loss. Implement machine safety proc...