OSHA issues fines in Fatal Pennsylvania Zinc Plant blast

It is reported that federal regulators have issued USD 45,000 in fines to a Pittsburgh area zinc processing plant where an explosion killed two workers in July.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration on Wednesday handed down fines against Horsehead Corp. stemming from the July 22 explosion at its plant in Potter Township, Beaver County. The explosion killed 53 year old James Taylor of Aliquippa and 41 year old Mr Corey Keller of Newell West Virginia.

Ms Leni Uddyback Fortson OSHA spokeswoman said Horsehead was fined a maximum of USD 7,000 for five of ten violations deemed serious.

A statement from the company says Horsehead has cooperated with federal investigators and employees in a safety review.

Horsehead has 15 days to pay the fines, appeal or ask for a meeting with OSHA officials. The company said it is still reviewing the document.

(Sourced from www.claimsjournal.com)