Sawmill fined $284K by OSHA for 19 health and safety violations

Jan. 17, 2024
The inspection was conducted because the Wisconsin sawmill is part of a federal program for severe violators and has been since 2019.

An OSHA investigation has determined that Tigerton Lumber Co. is continuing to expose its workers to amputations hazards and other safety concerns. The inspection was conducted because the Wisconsin sawmill is part of a federal program for severe violators and has been since 2019. OSHA thoroughly inspected the company’s maintenance shop, stacking and planning area, and the sawmill and cited Tigerton for three repeat violations, 14 serious violations and two other-than-serious violations.

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Alexis Gajewski | Senior Content Strategist

Alexis Gajewski has over 15 years of experience in the maintenance, reliability, operations, and manufacturing space. She joined Plant Services in 2008 and works to bring readers the news, insight, and information they need to make the right decisions for their plants. Alexis also authors “The Lighter Side of Manufacturing,” a blog that highlights the fun and innovative advances in the industrial sector. 

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