Finger Amputations Prompt $131,000 OSHA Fine for Manufacturer

Two employees of an Ohio wire manufacturer suffered partial finger amputations in separate incidents — just months after the electrocution of another worker who touched live wires at a company facility. ITC Manufacturing on Wednesday was issued citations for 25 serious violations by the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration. The Columbus-based company faces proposed penalties of $131,000. OSHA investigated the facility following the amputations, which occurred on May 28 and Sept. 14. In the May incident, a machine operator’s left middle finger was partially amputa...