US Department of Labor cites Itasca parts manufacturer for multiple machine safety violations, exposing workers to amputation, other injuries

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The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has investigated Walker Midwest LLC, an Itasca manufacturer, and found several serious safety violations. The investigation revealed that the company failed to guard industrial equipment, develop a lockout/tagout program, and train workers on machine safety procedures, exposing them to multiple injuries and amputation hazards. OSHA cited the company for one willful and 13 serious violations, proposing $298,453 in penalties. The company has 15 business days to comply with the citations or contest the findings before the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission.