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2008 - 09/04/2008 - U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA proposes $94,500 in penalties for safety violations against Dongwon Autopart Technology |
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Region 4 News Release: 08-1236-ATL (200) Sept. 4, 2008 Contact: Michael Wald Phone: 404-562-2076 U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA proposes $94,500 in penalties for safety violations against Dongwon Autopart Technology
Tier 1 supplier to Hyundai cited following partial amputation of employee's fingers MOBILE, Ala. -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is proposing $94,500 in penalties against Dongwon Autopart Technology Alabama for 11 safety violations found at its Luverne, Ala., manufacturing facility, which supplies parts to Hyundai in Montgomery, Ala. In March, an employee suffered partial amputation of two fingers when a machine malfunctioned. OSHA found that management was aware of the machine's problems but had not made effective repairs. OSHA cited the company for one willful violation with a $55,000 proposed penalty for its failure to have authorized employees correctly affix lockout or tagout devices to machinery to prevent accidental start-ups. The agency defines a willful violation as one committed with plain indifference to or intentional disregard for employee safety and health. Dongwon Autopart Technology Alabama was cited for an additional 10 serious safety violations with $39,500 in proposed penalties for failing to provide machine guards, not correctly using lockout/tagout devices and not protecting mechanisms from accidental activation. Employees were exposed to electrical hazards with panels that were incorrectly marked and with breaker panels that lacked safety devices. "As demonstrated in this instance, the unexpected start-up of machines or equipment can result in serious injuries or death," said Clyde Payne, OSHA's acting area director in Mobile. "The OSHA standard is clear as to what the employer must do and this employer knew the requirements." The company has 15 business days from receipt of the citations to contest them and the proposed penalties before the independent Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission. The site was inspected by staff from OSHA's Mobile Area Office, 1141 Montlimar Drive, Suite 1006; telephone 251-441-6131. Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, employers are responsible for providing a safe and healthy workplace for their employees. OSHA's role is to promote the safety and health of America's working men and women by setting and enforcing standards; providing training, outreach and education; establishing partnerships; and encouraging continual process improvement in workplace safety and health. For more information, visit www.osha.gov. ### U.S. Department of Labor releases are accessible on the Internet at www.dol.gov. The information in this news release will be made available in alternate format (large print, Braille, audiotape or disc) from the COAST office upon request. Please specify which news release when placing your request at 202-693-7828 or TTY 202-693-7755. The Labor Department is committed to providing America's employers and employees with easy access to understandable information on how to comply with its laws and regulations. For more information, please visit www.dol.gov/compliance. |
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