Thursday, January 12, 2006

OSHA Cites Horsehead Corp. for Chemical Hazard

Horsehead Corp., a zinc manufacturing company, was cited for alleged safety and health violations by OSHA, which proposed a fine of $186,750.

OSHA began an investigation of Monaca, Pa.-based Horsehead after a July accident in which an employee stepped into an uncovered condenser pit full of molten zinc and sustained severe leg burns.

OSHA also issued 27 serious citations with proposed fines totaling $111,150 for alleged violations, including failure to use an approved safety platform and provide guardrails or protection barriers.

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