Mar 28, 2013
A Queens, New York manufacturer violated OSHA health regulations, leading to citations for new and recurring hazards.
Juniper Elbow received multiple repeat violations that came with $74,250 worth of fines. These violations included certifying that a hazard assessment had been conducted to determine what personal protective equipment was needed to perform the work safely.” Seven serious violations were also committed. They ranged from failing to monitor noises, failing to provide hand and ear protection, to not training forklift operators. These fines will cost the company $34,650.
“Our inspection uncovered … lack of proper protective equipment, training and information that would help workers to protect themselves,” said Kay Gee, OSHA’s area director for Queens, Manhattan and Brooklyn, on OSHA’s website. “It’s imperative that this employer take effective and ongoing action to eliminate these hazards and prevent them from occurring again.”