Wegmans and OSHA Penalties

Wegmans Food Markets Inc., is being penalized by federal safety officials for practices at its corporate bakery and distribution centers that are unsafe. 

"We immediately addressed the majority of issues brought to our attention as a result of the inspection and are working on others," Wegmans spokeswoman Jo Natale said. "A review of the citations is under way to determine our next steps."

OSHA or Occupational Safety and Health Administration is planning to penalize them for about $195,200 for “alleged repeat and serious workplace safety standards” in relevance to the procedures of the company when machines are under repair at the Gates facility. It has been said that they were not adhering to the safety standards for the startup and shutdown of machineries. Wegmans workers were also found to be lacking training for the correct procedures. 

"The fines proposed for these violations are significant because this employer previously has been cited for similar hazards," said Arthur Dube, OSHA's area director for western New York.

The company has been given 15 business days to comply or contest the findings before the independent Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission.

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