Bakeware Manufacturer Cited for Failing to Prevent Amputations

A Cleveland bakeware manufacturer faces a $182,293 fine for failing to prevent two workers from suffering injuries that resulted in amputations, Occupational Safety & Health Administration announced Monday.

While investigating two incidents that led to amputations, OSHA found that G&S Metal Products Co. did not equip its machinery with adequate guarding or enforce critical safety protocols, including establishing proper lockout/tagout procedures, and failed to provide effective employee training in machine safety.

OSHA said that the first incident occurred on Jun. 25, when a employee sustained an amputation injury while operating a power press. The press cycled unexpectedly as the ...