OSHA Issues 25 Citations to Railcar Repair Firm

Fall hazards, exposure to moving parts and lack of personal protection equipment and safety training led to $59,200 in proposed penalties against a railcar repair service, the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration said. OSHA cited Warren Railcar Services in Warren, Pennsylvania for 25 serious and one other-than-serious safety and health violations. OSHA inspectors found hazards including: Employees exposed to fall hazards as high as 14 feet. Lack of machine guards. Lack of proper personal protection equipment for welders that was maintained in good shape. Failure to inspect...