Occupational Safety and Health Administration inspectors found Outdoor Furniture Refinishing Inc., operating as Allied Powder Coating, exposed employees to more than 40 safety hazards with the potential to cause serious health concerns, including birth defects, respiratory disorders, cardiovascular disease, and cancers, the agency said Monday.
OSHA said the metal refinishing company failed to use required engineering controls and respiratory protection to prevent health hazards related to triglycidyl isocyanurate, arsenic, cadmium beryllium, and lead exposures, according to the announcement.
The company faces faces $338,094 in proposed penalties. A concurrent investigation into alleged health hazards continues.
The company has 15 business ...
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