OSHA PSM citations @ films and packaging manufacturer (Flammables & $112,500)

A plant that produces films used in packaging has been cited by OSHA for 19 PSM related violations. The plant has been cited for exposing workers to flammable chemicals. OSHA has proposed penalties of $112,500. The inspection was initiated in July 2013 under OSHA’s PSM NEP and found employees were exposed to health and safety hazards because the company lacked an appropriate process safety management program. The majority of violations relate to potential flammable hazards stemming from the use of carbon disulfide, tetrahydrofuran and toluene processes.  Here is a detailed breakdown of the citations:

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