New Windsor, NY – A cosmetics factory north of New York City where two explosions and a fire injured more than 30 people was cited for nine occupational safety violations earlier this year.
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According to data from the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration, inspectors in April cited problems with the handling of flammable and combustible liquids at the Verla International plant in New Windsor.
OSHA also cited inadequacies relating to respirator protection for workers and the maintenance of exit routes.
The company agreed to pay $41,000 in penalties.
Up to 35 people are being treated for injuries, including seven firefighters, following the two explosions. One employee remains unaccounted for.
There was no word on a cause Monday evening.
” … cited for nine occupational safety violations earlier this year.”
“… inadequacies relating to respirator protection for workers and the maintenance of exit routes”
Damn these job killing, economy ruining regulations.