MedPlast Inc. has been cited by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for exposing their workers to safety and health hazards. According to OSHA’s website, the $72,000 in fines is related to hazards at a New Jersey facility. The Arizona-based firm has been charged with disregarding OSHA standards and exposing workers to conditions that could result in serious injury or death. Failures exposed by OSHA investigators include blocked exits, lack of eye protection, lack of safety training and improperly storing oxygen and acetylene fuel gas cylinders. It is not clear from the report what actions the Tempe-based company will take in the future to protect its workers.
Arizona employers must provide reasonably safe work conditions for their employees. This obligation includes providing proper training, safety devices, properly inspecting all equipment and machines, and making sure that the workers are not exposed to toxic substances. Certain Arizona jobsites such as manufacturing plants are notorious for fostering unsafe work conditions that put workers at risk.
When a worker is injured, he or she should immediately report the accident, seek medical attention and then discuss his or her legal rights and options with a skilled Arizona workplace accident attorney. Getting a personal injury attorney involved early on can help increase the worker’s chances of getting fair and full compensation for all injuries, damages and losses suffered.
The skilled Phoenix personal injury attorneys at The Breyer Law Offices P.C help injured workers seek compensation through workers compensation and civil litigation. Let us help you determine your best course of action and help you obtain the compensation you rightfully deserve. If you or a loved one has been injured on the job, please call us at 602-457-6222 for a free and comprehensive consultation.
