Machine Hazards and other Safety Violations Bring $119K in Fines

An El Paso metal-stamping company faces $119,000 in fines for failing to protect its employees from machine hazards and train them in the use of personal protective equipment. The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration said it cited Stampcoat Inc., which does business as El Paso Tool & Die, for 32 serious violations of safety and health standards. The company did not properly safeguard workers from being caught between moving machine parts, did not properly shut down machinery during servicing and maintenance and did not train workers to use personal protective equipment, such...