Stainless Steel Manufacturer in Rochester’s Repeat Health and Safety Violations

Cannon Industries in Buffalo, New York is penalized for repeat dangerous violations of work site safety regulations and must pay fines up to $71,000. The company breached standards for hazardous energy control, electrical, and machine hazards. Cannon Industries failed to train employees safety procedures and precautions. Machine power sources must be locked and isolated while being worked on or serviced to prevent and reduce risks. Other violations OSHA found include the lack of lifting capacity signs and other warning labels on steel lifting slings, lack of regular inspections, misuse of electrical equipment, unguarded machines, and uncovered electrical conductors.

The steel manufacturing company has 15 business days after receiving its citations to comply to respond by meeting with the director or the commission of OSHA.

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