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2003 - 12/08/2003 - OSHA Fines Dial Corporation $107,500 for Violations at Montgomery Plant |
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Region 5 News Release 03-800-CHI Dec. 8, 2003 Contact: Brad Mitchell Phone: 312-353-6976 OSHA Fines Dial Corporation $107,500 for Violations at Montgomery Plant
NORTH AURORA, Ill. -- A follow-up inspection at Dial Corporation's Montgomery, Ill., plant has led to additional citations and $107,500 in proposed fines from the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The follow-up inspection was the result of safety problems first identified approximately three years ago. Alleged violations of safety standards include five instances of repeat violations involving the failure of the company to train workers in lockout/tagout procedures that prevent machines from being accidentally energized when workers are fixing or maintaining them. OSHA issued a willful violation after finding instances of lockout/tagout devices not affixed to machinery, and a serious citation for electrical hazards. "The $107,000 fine is the maximum allowed under the law and reflects this Administration's concern with enforcing safety and health standards to protect workers," said U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao. OSHA's latest inspection of the soap product manufacturer was conducted as follow-up to a December 2000 inspection. The inspection in 2000 revealed lockout/tagout training deficiencies that may have contributed to at least five serious injuries that year. Headquartered in Scottsdale, Ariz., Dial employs about 360 workers in Montgomery out of its total national employment level of some 3,500 workers. The company has 15 working days from receipt of the citations to appeal before the independent Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission. OSHA is dedicated to saving lives, preventing injuries and illnesses and protecting America's workers. Safety and health add value to business, the workplace and life. For more information, visit www.osha.gov ### U.S. Labor Department releases are accessible on the Internet at http://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. Call (202) 693-7773 or TTY (202)693-7755. |
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