OSHA Fines Company for Fatal Forklift Incident at Logan Airport

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An OSHA inspection found that a forklift incident at Boston's Logan Airport, resulting in the death of a worker, could have been prevented by the employer, Oxford Airport Technical Services. The inspection revealed several safety violations, including failure to ensure seatbelt usage, inadequate training for forklift operators, and failure to inspect and remove damaged forklifts from service. OSHA issued four serious citations against the company with proposed penalties.
Topics:business#forklift-incident#logan-airport#occupational-safety#osha#workplace-fatality#workplace-safety
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