[CPEO-MEF] OSHA Fines Company for Exposing Workers to UXO Hazard

[Aimee Houghton <aimeeh@cpeo.org>]

This past summer we reported on three EOD technicians who suffered severe 
burns after encountering chemical rounds while responding to the discovery 
of munitions in a residential driveway in Delaware.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has subsequently 
fined Sea Watch International $9,000 for safety violations at its Milford, 
Delaware plant.  The plant processes clam shells which are then used as 
material for concrete and in this particular case, driveways.  OSHA has 
determined that the company has exposed its employees to explosive, skin 
contact, and inhalation hazards from handling material potentially 
containing UXO.

OSHA has also charged Sea Watch with failing to have an emergency response 
plan to handle the discovery of UXO at its processing plant.  As a result, 
OSHA is now requiring that every clamshell shipment arriving at the plant 
undergo a screening process utilizing metal detectors.

Aimee
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Aimee R. Houghton
Associate Director, CPEO
815 King Street, Suite 206
Alexandria, VA 22314
tel: 703-567-4104
fax: 703-683-0295
Email: aimeeh@cpeo.org
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