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2005 - 05/19/2005 - Widespread Recordkeeping Violations Lead to $42,000 in OSHA Fines for Lockport, N.Y., Automotive Parts Plant |
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Region 2 News Release: 05-897-NEW/BOS 2005-124 Thursday, May 19, 2005 Contact: Ted Fitzgerald Phone: (617) 565-2074 Widespread Recordkeeping Violations Lead to $42,000 in OSHA Fines for Lockport, N.Y., Automotive Parts Plant
BUFFALO, N.Y. -- A Lockport, N.Y., automotive parts manufacturer's failure to keep proper records of hundreds of workplace injuries and illnesses has resulted in $42,000 in proposed penalties from the U.S. Labor Department's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Delphi Thermal & Interior was cited for six alleged serious and other-than-serious violations of OSHA standards at its 200 Upper Mountain Rd. plant following an OSHA inspection begun Nov. 17, 2004, in response to a complaint about improper recordkeeping. OSHA's inspection identified 117 instances of unrecorded injuries or illnesses that resulted in days away from work or restricted duty for workers; 20 instances of unrecorded standard threshold shifts in employees' hearing; and 153 instances where injuries and illnesses were either not recorded at all or not recorded within seven days, as required. Among the unrecorded conditions were work-related sprains, strains, fractures, tendonitis, neck, shoulder, knee and back injuries. The inspection also found that 129 employees exposed to high noise levels did not receive a required annual audiogram and required training on noise hazards. "These are not simple 'paperwork' violations," said Art Dube, OSHA's Buffalo area director. "Widespread failure to properly record occupational illnesses and injuries is hazardous to workers. The lack of accurate data can mask patterns of injuries and illnesses that could help uncover conditions that can harm workers." Delphi Thermal & Interior has 15 business days from receipt of its citations to request and participate in an informal conference with the OSHA area director or to contest them before the independent Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission. The investigation was conducted by OSHA's Buffalo Area Office, located at 5360 Genesee Street, Bowmansville, N.Y., telephone (716) 684-3891. Employers are responsible for providing a safe and healthful workplace for their employees. OSHA's role is to assure the safety and health of America's workers by setting and enforcing standards; providing training, outreach, and education; establishing partnerships; and encouraging continual improvement in workplace safety and health. For more information, visit www.osha.gov. # # # U.S. Labor Department releases are accessible on the Internet at www.dol.gov. The information in this news release will be made available in alternate format upon request (large print, Braille, audio tape or disc) from the COAST office. Please specify which news release when placing your request at (202) 693-7765 or TTY (202) 693-7755. The U.S. Department of Labor 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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