OSHA Cites Cosmetics Manufacturer Following November 2017 Fatal Fire

OSHA has cited a cosmetics manufacturer and proposed fines of $281,220 for failing to protect its employees from dangerous chemicals, and other hazards. In November 2017, OSHA investigated the cosmetics manufacturer after an employee was fatally injured in a fire. The company was cited for 11 violations for fall, and compressed air hazards, and for failing to ensure proper electrical grounding and bonding to prevent flammable vapors from igniting; properly dispose of combustible materials; develop and implement an emergency response plan; provide employees with first responder awareness level training; and record a workplace fatality in its OSHA 300 illness and injury log.

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