Industrial Minerals


OSHA proposes $90,000 fines for US glass, soda ash, producer

20 December 2011

by Siobhan Lismore

Fines relate to safety violation, including one wilful violation and three serious

Keywords: PPG, soda ash, OSHA, glass, fine, safety

The US Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is proposing to fine glass and soda ash producer PPG Industries $90,000 for four safety violations, including one wilful violation.

An inspection was initiated in September this year after a complaint was...