OSHA Cites 3 Companies in Flash Fire that Killed 2 Workers

The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration has issued citations totaling $119,840 to three companies following investigation of a combustible dust flash fire which killed two workers at a Hockley, Texas work site. OSHA began its investigation on Aug. 19, 2012, at the Watco Mechanical Services work site on Premium Drive where workers were conducting blasting operations in the facility's tank and hopper building.Employees were cutting metal with a torch when a fire broke out, killing two workers employed by Magnolia, Texas-based Jordan General Contractors, OSHA said.Jordan Genera...