Manufacturer Contests Citations Alleging Chemical Hazards

An Ohio manufacturer is contesting federal safety citations that allege the company exposed workers to respiratory, chemical and other hazards. Ohio Gratings Inc. faces penalties of $183,748 in connection with the citations, which the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration issued on June 11. OSHA said the case will now go before the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission. OSHA launched an inspection of Ohio Gratings in December after receiving a formal complaint alleging poor ventilation and lack of training on chemicals used at the facility. The Canton-based compa...