Previously, we told you Publix Super Markets faced $182,000 in OSHA fines following the amputation of an employee’s hand. Now, the worker is suing the supermarket chain. What are her chances of having her lawsuit go forward? Appiffane West is suing Publix even though she’s getting workers’ comp and $100,000 for her amputated hand. Since …
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SHA cites Stone Mountain, Ga., manufacturer with 44 safety and health violations
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is proposing $58,887 in penalties for 44 safety and health violations after inspecting Precision Hose, a metal hose manufacturing plant in Stone Mountain, Ga., that employs about 55 workers.Responding to a complaint, OSHA found 29 serious safety violation including fall hazards, tripping hazards, electrical …
OSHA: Stone company fined for 142 safety and health violations
ATLANTA — The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is proposing $576,750 in penalties against Sims Bark Co. and Sims Stone Co. for 142 workplace safety and health violations. The agency is proposing 20 violations and $94,400 in penalties for the company’s bark plant in Brent, Ala.; 59 violations and $260,900 …