The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is proposing fines of $193,000 for 54 violations of federal safety laws at two Howard Industries locations in Laurel, Mississippi.
OSHA officials cited the electrical power products manufacturer for failing to provide protective equipment and machine guards along with other serious violations. A news release says OSHA inspectors found 36 serious violations at the company’s Pendorf Road plant and 15 more at its Eastview plant.
OSHA Jackson area office director Clyde Payne called the company’s unwillingness to provide a safe environment for workers “unconscionable” in light of previous amputations at the facilities.
Howard Industries has 15 business days to contest the citations and proposed penalties.
Was this article valuable?
Here are more articles you may enjoy.
Howden-Driven Talent War Has Cost Brown & Brown $23M in Revenue, CEO Says 
Florida Committees Approve MGA, Litigation Funding Restriction Bills 
AIG, Chubb Can’t Use ‘Bump-Up’ Provision in D&O Policy to Avoid Coverage 
Florida House Panel Approves Bill to Waive Permits on Work of Less Than $7,500 
