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Electrical Hazards, other Violations Bring $63K in OSHA Fines to Warehouse

Friday, January 30, 2015 | 0

Safety violations that included tangled extension cords, overloaded power outlets in wet locations, blocked exits, faulty forklifts, machines without safety guards and damaged floors prompted the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration to propose $63,000 in fines against a Jersey City warehouse owner. OSHA said it cited Xpedited Services for 14 serious violations during an Aug. 14 inspection. "Xpedited Services created an electrical nightmare for its workers, exposing warehouse employees to electrocution hazards and significant fire risk," stated Kris Hoffman, direct...

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