Lumber Mill Cited for Dust and Noise Hazards

The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration cited a Thompson, Ga., lumber mill for 10 safety and health violations carrying proposed penalties of $46,970.OSHA said it inspected Keadle Lumber Enterprises Inc. in April as part of its national emphasis program on amputations and a regional emphasis program on noise hazards.The serious violations include the employer failing to train workers on the hazards associated with combustible dust; ensure that shavings, dust and wood chips did not accumulate in the work area; implement a monitoring program and audiometer testing where workers we...