It so disturbs me to read stories of committed violations on occupational safety knowing fully well that precious lives are at stake, as reported in the following partial news item from Asbestos.com News.
However, stories of courage defending his rights give us hope that eventually all our workplaces will be made a lot safer, like in the second report taken from Mesothelioma Cancer Center News.
The United States Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration has issued a citation to the Frontier El Dorado Refining Co. of El Dorado, Kansas for two willful violations of federal health and safety standards. OSHA has proposed fines totaling $140,000 as penalty for the violations.
OSHA inspected the premises of the Frontier El Dorado Refining Co. on March 25, after the agency received several complaints that employees at the refinery were in danger of asbestos exposure.
Approximately 100 employees working for subcontractors were exposed to airborne asbestos that was being emitted from thermal insulation.A major concern for the employees exposed to asbestos is the risk of developing asbestos-related disease, such as asbestosis or mesothelioma cancer.
Charles E. Adkins, the OSHA’s regional administrator in Kansas City, said, “Our inspection revealed Frontier El Dorado Refining Co. did not require subcontractors at its facility to comply with OSHA regulations while handling asbestos-containing material. Employers must remain dedicated to keeping the workplace safe and healthful for all employees at its facility.”
Unfortunately, this isn’t the only time the Frontier El Dorado Refining Co. has been cited by OSHA. The company was cited in December 2007 for 18 serious violations and one willful violation, with penalties totaling $153,500.
Currently the company is contesting the violations it received last year.
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