Lion Copolymer cited for safety breaches

ERJ staff report (DS)

Baton Rouge, Louisiana - Associated Press reports that the US Occupational Safety and Health Administration has proposed penalties totaling $182,000 against Lion Copolymer for alleged safety breaches at its synthetic rubber plant in Baton Rouge.

OSHA said violations have exposed workers to possible fires, explosions and other hazards.

Corroborating information was not immediately available on the OSHA website

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