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Vestas Pueblo plant cited for alleged safety, health violations
OSHA said Monday it has cited Vestas for one willful and 23 serious violations following an inspection of the wind turbine manufacturing plant.
The inspection was initiated after an employee suffered a partial amputation of two fingers and a broken wrist in November.
OSHA has proposed $164,000 in fines against Vestas.
May 16, 2011
by Bill Radford
in The Gazette
Federal regulators have cited Vestas Towers America in Pueblo for two-dozen alleged safety and health violations.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration said Monday it has cited Vestas for one willful and 23 serious violations following an inspection of the wind turbine manufacturing plant.
The inspection was initiated after an employee suffered a partial amputation of two fingers and a broken wrist in November.
OSHA has proposed $164,000 in fines against Vestas.
"Vestas Towers America failed to provide its employees with a safe and healthful workplace," said John Healy, OSHA area office director in Englewood. "The numerous hazards uncovered during this investigation are... [continue via Web link]
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