Alabama-based Hyundai and Kia parts supplier cited for labor violations ($102,000 in fines)

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on January 05, 2015 at 1:41 PM, updated January 05, 2015 at 4:21 PM

ANDALUSIA, Alabama -- An Alabama-based auto parts supplier for Hyundai and Kia is facing fines up to $102,000 after it allegedly exposed its workers to amputation, electrical and struck-by hazards in its Andalusia and LaFayette plants.

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration cited Saehaesung Alabama Inc. for 10 safety violations following inspections at the factories in June and July 2014.

In 2010 and 2011, OSHA conducted inspections at the Andalusia plant and issued citations for machine guarding, industrial trucks and failure to protect employees from moving machine parts during service or maintenance work.

"Employers cannot wait for an OSHA inspection to identify the hazards that expose their employees to serious injury or death," said Joseph Roesler, OSHA's area director in Mobile. "Implementing preventive programs and systems to ensure such hazards are identified and corrected as part of the company's day-to-day operations is imperative and makes good business sense."

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