Plastics Company Faces $261K Fine for Electrical, Fall Hazards

A plastics company in Bellevue, Ohio is facing proposed penalties of $261,454 for allegedly exposing workers to safety hazards while they performed maintenance on plastic injection molding presses. Wilbert Inc., which operates as Wilbert Plastic Services, was issued citations on April 16 by the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration. During inspections in October and November, OSHA determined that employees were at risk of crush injuries, burns, and falls while they conducted maintenance operations. OSHA cited the employer for failing to ensure employees had adequate personal pr...