OSHA Cites Company in Paris, IL after Employee is Left with Facial Burns
North American Lighting faces $85,826 in penalties due to a lack of safety precautions in the facility.
By Shereen Hashem
Apr 23, 2021
On November 14, 2020, pressurized material in a plastic molding machine exploded leaving a maintenance technician for a central Illinois lighting manufacturer with severe facial burns.
OSHA conducted an investigation and determined that North American Lighting lacked energy control procedures to protect workers, or lockout/tagout. According to a press release, OSHA found that the company did not review its procedures annually to ensure effectiveness and eye and safety protection.