A Sheboygan plastics resin manufacturer is facing an $82,000 fine after federal regulators cited it for not properly evaluating its procedures for handling hazardous chemicals.

The U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration said in a news release on Tuesday, Feb. 23, that it cited the Plastics Engineering Co., or Plenco, for seven safety violations following a recent inspection.

According to the release, the federal agency cited the company for:

• • Not certifying process safety management procedures had been evaluated every three years.
• • Failing to consider the impact of equipment and operation changes on safety and health.
• • Not ensuring process safety information was current and accurate.
• • Inadequate emergency action plan.
   

“Companies that use hazardous chemicals in their manufacturing process must evaluate their procedures and safety plans to ensure safeguards are in place. Workers must also be trained on how to recognize and deal with any potential risks,” said Robert Bonack, OSHA’s area director in Appleton, in the release. “Complying with OSHA’s common-sense safety standards protects workers from injury on the job.”

 

Source : sheboyganpress.com

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