Ohio manufacturer fined $254K after worker is caught in a pinch point and suffers severe injuries 

ArcelorMittal Tubular Products was ultimately cited for four repeat violations. These violations include failing to implement proper machine guarding, a lack of worker training, and a failure to execute required lockout/tagout procedures. The company faces $253,515 in proposed penalties. 

In a recent quote, OSHA Area Director Todd Jensen said, “The inspection of ArcelorMittal Tubular Products was one of nearly 1,700 inspections related to machine hazards and potential amputation injuries in Ohio in the past five years. This was a preventable injury had the company taken appropriate action to prevent workers from contacting moving machine parts, violations for which OSHA cited the company previously. Safety should be a core value of every company.”