Manufacturer Fined $9,900 for Excessive Heat Hazards

A Pennsylvania company faces $9,900 in penalties from the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration for exposing its employees to excessive heat. OSHA said machine operators for Sterling Technologies in Lake City were exposed to excessive heat during 12-hour shifts while working rotational molding ovens operating at 600 degrees. Additionally, compressed gas cylinders were not secured, OSHA said. OSHA issued one general duty clause citation for exposing workers to heat stress conditions and one serious safety citation. The company's workers' compensation insurer is Reso...