The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration said Tuesday that it cited a Wisconsin foundry after two employees suffered amputation injuries 11 days apart.
OSHA announced it cited Marinette-based Waupaca Foundry Inc. after the two workplace incidents, which occurred in April and May, respectively.
Both workers were using grinders to trim parts during a casting process and moving them through conveyors when they each suffered partial finger amputations.
OSHA cited the company for two repeat and six serious violations and proposed $234,385 in penalties.
The company, OSHA said, failed to properly verify and test its energy control procedures and didn’t train employees on appropriate machine servicing and maintenance.
OSHA also said the foundry lacked adequate machine guarding.
The company has 15 business days to contest the citation and penalties.