US Department of Labor finds Alabama forklift parts manufacturer could have prevented 38-year-old foundry worker’s fatal injuries

Summary:

A 38-year-old worker at Cullman Casting Corp. in Alabama suffered fatal injuries on August 31, 2023, after being caught inside a molding machine. The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) investigation found that the employer failed to follow established safety rules, leading to the incident. The investigation identified serious safety hazards, including failure to de-energize and lock out the machine during maintenance and cleaning, and inadequate training on lockout/tagout procedures. As a result, OSHA issued six serious violations and proposed a penalty of $95,981. Employers must prioritize workplace safety to prevent similar incidents from occurring.