OSHA Socks New Lenox Company With Big Fine

NEW LENOX, IL - On Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced a steep fine against a New Lenox company that makes pallets. OSHA recently cited Supplyside USA, which operates as Prime Woodcraft Inc., after an employee got injured while performing maintenance on equipment at the New Lenox business, 2301 Ellis Drive. The company now faces a total of $91,832 in fines for machine safety violations.

According to OSHA, the proposed penalties were for two repeated violations, six serious, and three other-than-serious violations.

“Too often, employees are injured because companies lack adequate machine safety procedures and safeguards,” said OSHA Chicago South Area Office Director Kathy Webb. “Employers have a responsibility to evaluate their workplaces for hazards, and ensure safe operations.”

In light of Wednesday's announcement by OSHA, Prime Woodcraft has 15 business days from receipt of its citations and penalties to comply, request an informal conference with OSHA’s area director, or contest the findings before the independent OSHA commission, OSHA explained.

According to the company's website, "Prime Woodcraft prides itself on having a strong pallet manufacturing business with other great services such as pallet recycling. If you’re looking for a company that manufactures high-quality pallets, we should be your first option ..."

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