Aircraft Parts Maker Draws 41 Citations, $130,050 in Fines

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has issued 41 serious citations with fines totaling $130,050 to EDAC Technologies Corp. for alleged "widespread fire, electrical, mechanical and other hazards" at its Farmington aircraft parts manufacturing plant. OSHA issued the citations to EDAC Technologies Corp. following an inspection conducted under a program that targets workplaces with higher than average rates of restricted duty or days away from work due to on-the-job injuries or illnesses. OSHA alleged that workers were exposed to hazards including:Potential fire and explosion hazard...