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$162,500 to a beer company’s New Jersey distribution warehouse for allegedly exposing permanent and temporary workers to hazards related to chemicals and powered industrial trucks
$140,000 to an Ohio auto part manufacturer for lockout/tagout and auditing violations
$139,200 to a New Jersey nail polish manufacturer and two staffing agencies for allegedly exposing permanent and temporary workers to fire, explosion and chemical hazards
$109,400 to a Wisconsin food manufacturer for allegedly having employees working in the extreme cold without being provided personal protective equipment
$103,000 to a chain discount store in Delaware for improperly storing boxes after an inspector witnessed an employee being struck by falling boxes
$58,410 to an Ohio food manufacturer for electrical and guarding violations in response to a worker’s shock injury and another worker’s finger amputation
$52,000 to a San Antonio meat processing plant for guarding and chemical violations following an inspection in response to an employee being fatally struck by a vehicle
$42,000 to a New York supermarket for several violations – including blocked exit aisles and misuse of portable ladders – stemming from an inspection prompted by a forklift fatally crushing an employee against a wall
$7,000 to a Nebraska automotive manufacturing plant for allegedly failing to protect workers from excessive heat, following a worker’s kidney failure
The Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs – part of the White House’s Office of Management and Budget – reviews proposed regulations. The process is required for most rules before they can move forward, and typically takes 90 days.
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