"OSHA Investigation Reveals Candy Factory's Failure to Evacuate Workers Before Deadly Explosion"

R.M. Palmer, a candy factory in Pennsylvania, failed to evacuate its employees despite reports of a gas leak, leading to an explosion in March that killed seven people and injured several others. The US Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) cited the company for not evacuating workers, lacking a clearly marked exit sign, and using spliced flexible cords. An investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) revealed gas leaks from a service tee and a new service line. R.M. Palmer contests the citations and penalties, stating that the NTSB's investigation is not yet complete.