Ford Cited For Asbestos Violations at Buffalo Plant

August 8, 2013- The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Ford Motor Co. for eight violations related to asbestos exposure in a company metal-stamping plant in Buffalo, NY. Ford faces fines of up to $41,800, according to an Automotive News report. About 537 employees work at the stamping facility.

The violations include a pipefitter at the facility being exposed to asbestos-containing materials while working on a steam line, other workers exposed to the material without respiratory protection, and work areas that were not designed to limit the number of workers in contact with asbestos. Also, levels of asbestos in the air were not monitored.

According to a Ford spokesperson in the report, the company feels the OSHA citation is wrong. "We have fully cooperated with the local OSHA officials, and we don't believe the citations are warranted." Ford also says that it will work with authorities to resolve the issue.

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