Lockout Procedures Could Have Prevented Teen's Death, OSHA Says

A 17-year-old worker’s death following an accident at a Columbus metal fabrication firm has resulted in multiple violations from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Dusty Babcock of Reeseville died July 2, five days after a machine fell and pinned him at G.D. Roberts & Co. “A young man suffered a tragic death shortly after starting a new job, leaving his family to grieve their overwhelming loss,” said Ann Grevenkamp, OSHA’s area director in Madison. “Proper lockout devices along with training could have prevented this tragedy.” OSH...