Daikin workers killed after toxic exposure, fined by OSHA
Two workers died from toxic chemical exposure at a Daikin America fluoropolymer plant in Alabama, and OSHA wants to fine the company $232,000. Daikin disputes OSHA's report.
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Two workers died from toxic chemical exposure at a Daikin America fluoropolymer plant in Alabama, and OSHA wants to fine the company $232,000. Daikin disputes OSHA's report.
Two workers died from toxic chemical exposure at a Daikin America fluoropolymer plant in Alabama, and OSHA wants to fine the company $232,000. Daikin disputes OSHA's report.
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration is fining fluoropolymer maker Daikin America Inc.'s Decatur, Ala., plant after the death of two workers.
The investigation revealed Daikin failed to implement “critical safe work practices … and ensure workers used appropriate respiratory protection and personal protective equipment."
He was being treated at Vanderbilt Medical Center.