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2005 - 05/24/2005 - OSHA Fines New Berlin, Wis. Tire Service $114,300 for Workplace Safety and Health Violations |
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Region 5 News Release: 05-917-Chi May 24, 2005 Contact: Brad Mitchell Phone: 312-353-6976 OSHA Fines New Berlin, Wis. Tire Service $114,300
for Workplace Safety and Health Violations MILWAUKEE -- The U.S. Labor Department's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Pomp's Tire Service, an industrial tire sales and servicing business in New Berlin, Wis., following a December 2004 inspection concerning workplace safety and health issues, the agency announced today. "Strong enforcement is a key part of OSHA's efforts to reduce workplace injuries and illnesses," said George Yoksas, OSHA area director in Milwaukee. "The significant penalty of $114,300 in this case demonstrates our commitment to protecting the health and safety of America's workers." OSHA opened its inspection after receiving information that a worker at Pomp's Tire Service had been seriously injured when a large industrial tire exploded during the filling process Nov. 19, 2004. The inspection resulted in citations alleging nine serious safety violations and one willful safety violation of federal workplace safety standards, and five alleged serious violations of workplace health standards. OSHA issued citations for alleged serious violations relating to safety measures required during servicing of single piece rimmed tires and various fire hazards. The citations for an alleged willful violation were issued because the business failed to provide a safety restraint device for tires during filling operations. The company received serious citations as part of the health inspection for failing to provide personal protective equipment, not having emergency response plans or hazard assessment determination for personal protective equipment, and failing to train workers on the hazards of foam-fill and cleaning chemicals. Willful violations are those committed with an intentional disregard or plain indifference to the requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Act. A serious citation is issued when there is substantial probability that death or serious physical harm could result from a hazard about which the employer knew or should have known. The company has 15 working days from receipt of the citations to appeal before the independent Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission. 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 (DOL) 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. Call (202) 693-7765 or TTY (202) 693-7755. DOL 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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