Fed-OSHA Cracks Down on Bridge Painter – With Leaded Workers

SAN FRANCISCO - Fed-OSHA has cited a Canonsburg, PA, paint company for alleged willful violations of the new interim final lead-in-construction rule and proposed "egregious" penalties of $1,319,850. "Based on our investigation, we believe the employer in this case failed to provide even the most basic and important protections for its workers," said Labor Secretary Robert Reich.OSHA issued the citations against Manganas Painting Co. on February 1. The alleged violations occurred during abrasive blastin