Federal inspectors find Wisconsin sawmill continuing to expose employees to amputation hazards, other risks from unguarded machines

Summary:

A follow-up inspection by the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) at Tigerton Lumber Co. in Wisconsin revealed that the sawmill continues to put its employees at risk of amputation and other dangers. The inspection, part of a federal program for severe violators, cited the company for three repeat violations, 14 serious violations, and two other-than-serious violations. Violations included inadequate machine guarding, open electrical boxes, and lack of safety training. OSHA assessed $283,608 in proposed penalties and ordered the company to comply or contest the findings within 15 business days.