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☷Federal investigators cite Butler County Pennsylvania company for exposing workers to hazards after employee suffers fatal injuries
U.S. Department of Labor ( By Press Release office)
Mar 13,2024
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A Valencia finishing company in Butler County , Pennsylvania is facing a hefty OSHA penalty of $345 , 685 after a 46 - year - old supervisor suffered fatal injuries in September 2023 . The company , Vorteq Coil Finishers , LLC , was found to have violated safety standards by allowing the employee to clean a machine while in operation , resulting in the tragic accident . OSHA cited the company for two willful and two serious violations , including failure to implement proper safety procedures and lack of machine guarding . The company has been placed in the Severe Violator Enforcement Program and must make necessary changes to prioritize employee safety . Management ' s disregard for safety protocols has been highlighted as a concerning issue , and OSHA will continue to monitor the company until improvements are made . Vorteq Coil Finishers , LLC has 15 days to comply with the citations or contest the findings .
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