OSHA has cited an asphalt paving contractor after an employee suffered fatal injuries after being pulled into an unguarded slat/drag conveyor at the company’s North Platte, Nebraska, asphalt plant. OSHA proposed penalties totaling $89,032. OSHA cited the company for seven serious violations of
- machine guarding,
- lockout/tagout and
- permit-required confined space standards, including failing to develop a confined space entry program; issue safety permits; test atmospheric conditions; and provide air testing and monitoring equipment
