A transportation company in New Jersey faces $437,860 in fines after Occupational Safety and Health Administration inspectors repeatedly found workplace safety and health hazards involving chemicals.
OSHA initiated its investigation of Dana Container in Paulsboro in July 2023 in response to an employee complaint that alleged safety and health deficiencies.
The agency cited the company for one willful violation because it did not properly maintain safety data sheets for chemicals, including corrosives, and three repeat violations because container labels were not updated, leaving workers unaware of the names of new chemicals; eyewash stations that were not properly maintained; and failure to conduct medical evaluations for workers prior to respirator use.
OSHA cited Dana Container in 2019 and 2023 for similar violations.
The company was also cited for four serious citations after the latest investigation for failure to inspect hoists, establish a written hazard communication program and ensure safety requirements were met during use of a lifeline fall protection system.
The company has 15 business days to comply or contest the findings.