Wayne Lumber and Mulch Inc. faces $85,080 in proposed penalties
following two investigations by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational
Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
OSHA says the company continues to expose employees to willful,
repeat and serious safety and health hazards at the company’s sawmill in Wayne
According to a news release OSHA conducted a planned safety
inspection in March 2014. During the inspection, investigators noted high noise
levels in the mill and made a referral for a second health inspection, which
was conducted in July.
OSHA cited the business for two willful violations, with a
$17,600 penalty, for failing to check fire extinguishers annually and not maintaining
them for emergencies.
The company was also cited for failing to develop and implement
a hazard communication program and train employees on hazardous materials in
the workplace. These violations carried a $21,120 penalty. OSHA says they were
cited in 2011 for similar violations.
Wayne Lumber and Mulch processes logs for material used in coal
mines and employs 14 workers at its Wayne
The company has 15 business days from receipt of its citations
and proposed penalties to comply, meet informally with OSHA’s area director, or
contest the findings before the independent OSHA Commission.
