Felt Manufacturer Issued $146,300 in Fines
OSHA conducted an inspection and noted machine guarding and electrical hazards, failure to inspect cranes and lifting devices, remove an unsafe powered industrial truck from service, properly stack materials, monitor noise levels and test and train employees exposed to excessive noise levels. OSHA says the company also failed to provide first-aid supplies, eye and hazard protection, emergency eyewash facilities, ensure appropriate respiratory protection and other safeguards for workers exposed to lead, perform asbestos exposure monitoring, identify and label asbestos-containing materials and provide asbestos hazards training to workers. Repeat citations were also issued by OSHA for alleged failure to properly guard lathes and implement an effective respiratory protection program. [American Felt & Filter Co., New Windsor, NY, Jan. 10, 2012].
