February 2018 Enforcement
Three Chicago Area Companies Cited for Exposing Employees to Lead, Other Hazards During Building Renovation
OSHA cited three companies that worked on the renovation of Chicago’s Old Post Office for failing to protect employees from lead and cadmium exposure during sandblasting operations. American Demolition Corp., Valor Technologies Inc., and Tecnica Environmental Services Inc. failed to comply with OSHA’s respiratory protection standard; provide training; and properly handle personal protective equipment. The companies were cited for a total of 31 violations and combined proposed penalties of $220,497. For more information, read the news release.
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