Alleged Chemical Hazards Bring 14 Citations, $55,125 in Fines

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has issued 14 serious citations with fines totaling $55,125 to Church and Dwight Co. of North Brunswick for alleged violations involving employee exposure to chemical hazards.OSHA initiated an investigation of the company Nov. 18 as part of its Site-Specific Targeting Inspection Program for industries with high injury and illness rates.OSHA alleged the company failed to comply with a process safety management standard for the management of hazards associated with processes using "highly hazardous chemicals."The alleged failure "includes not per...