An employee can be injured at work regardless of the person's job. While many may not think about it, even a person who sits at a desk and works on a computer all day could sustain an injury in a work accident by, for example, tripping and falling on something. The reality however is that it is much more likely for an individual who works in a setting such as a factory to be hurt on the job. This is primarily due to the machinery used.

Last month we wrote a post regarding safety violations leading to proposed fines from Occupational Safety and Health Administration leveled against a contractor used by chocolate giant Hershey. Today's post focuses on another Pennsylvania chocolate company that OSHA is seeking to fine for issues with safety in the workplace.

The company this time around is Tsudis Chocolate Co. Based in the Pittsburgh area. It is facing a proposed fine of $84,150 due to violations of workplace safety measures that were uncovered in an investigation. The investigation took place in response to a worker injury that occurred at the candy factory located in RIDC Park business complex, in O'Hara Township.

The accident prompting the investigation occurred last October. A molding machine reportedly turned on while the employee was working to get it ready to start. As a result of the machine starting, the worker sustained a cut on his head that measured eight inches in length. The cut has resulted in nerve damage to both the face as well as the neck.

OSHA determined that the machine was able to startup because it was not locked out the way it was supposed to be.

Source: Claims Journal, "OSHA Seeks $84K For Injury at Pennsylvania Chocolate Works," Associated Press, April 5, 2012