occupational safety and health administration

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OSHA cites Georgia company for exposing employees at NJ facility to amputation hazards

DAYTON, N.J. – The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited Norcross, Ga.-based Rock-Tenn Co. for exposing workers at its Dayton facility to amputation hazards caused by unguarded rotating equipment parts. OSHA initiated an inspection on May 31 under its National Emphasis Program on Amputations that resulted in a citation for a second repeat violation, carrying a $55,000 penalty.