OSHA Proposing 64K in Fines against Pallet Plant

The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited a pallet manufacturing facility after opening a January inspection under the Site Specific Targeting Program, which directs enforcement resources to workplaces where the highest rates of injuries and illnesses occur.OSHA proposed penalties of $64,400 against Scenic Wood Products in Sugarcreek, Ohio. The serious safety violations cited include failing to have adequate machine guarding and personal protective equipment, provide fall protection for workers conducting maintenance operations on unguarded platforms and on the roof...