Cast-Fab Technologies Inc. of Cincinnati has been cited by the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for several workplace violations, including a number pertaining to asbestos exposure.

According to a press release by OSHA, the agency has been addressing the issues of asbestos in the workplace since 1972 and recently found that Cast-Fab Technologies was not diligent about protecting its workers from exposed asbestos, which may have been used as insulation on pipes or other equipment in the facility that is subject to high temperatures.

According to the press release, an inspection of the factory began in January and was performed by OSHA’s Cincinnati office during its focus on safety procedures in the primary metal industry. More than $128,000 in fines against Cast-Fab has been proposed. The company has the right to contest the fines.

“Employers must remain dedicated to keeping the workplace safe and healthful or face close OSHA scrutiny,” said Richard Gilchrist, director of OSHA’s Cincinnati office, noting that asbestos has long been a “silent killer” and should be carefully managed by means of a written plan in order to protect workers.

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