OSHA cited Charles Beseler Co., Linden, N.J., and proposed penalties totaling $78,000 against the firm for 34 serious and five other-than-serious violations of safety standards.
According to Robert Kulick, OSHA area director, the citations resulted from a safety and health inspection conducted from Aug. 18, 2000, through Jan. 26, 2001, following an employee complaint.
Following the two inspections, OSHA cited the company for a total of 34 serious violations, including:
failure to provide adequate fall protection during lifting operations when using fork lifts; and failure to provide forklift training and training certification to employees.
- failure to maintain fire alarm systems.
- failure to properly identify and arrange emergency exits.
- failure to properly store and clean up combustible liquids and waste products.
- failure to implement a lockout/tagout program to prevent unexpected start-up of machinery.
The employer was also cited for alleged other-than-serious violations, including:
- failure to maintain safety eyewash in sanitary operating conditions.
- failure to have a respirator program.
- failure to monitor employees for lead exposure.
- failure to train employees about the hazards of working with lead.
The company has until Feb. 27 to contest the citations.
by Virginia Sutcliffe