Gym, Christian school fined for COVID-19 security breaches



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Ten other companies have been cited for a lack of pandemic precautions in the workplace, according to a press release from the Michigan Occupational Health and Safety Administration on Friday, January 22.

Workplaces violated COVID-19 safety precautions like not having a preparedness plan, not requiring masks, or not cleaning and disinfecting the facility.

So far, 67 companies have been cited by MIOSHA for COVID-19 security breaches. The Michigan Liquor Control Commission and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services also penalize companies that violate health ordinances.

MIOSHA can fine companies up to $ 7,000 per violation.

Employers must provide proof to MIOSHA that the issues have been resolved. Workplaces have 15 working days after receipt of the violation to dispute the citation, or can reach an agreement to reduce risk for a 50% reduction in penalties provided they do not appeal.

Employers and employees who have questions about COVID-19 workplace policies can call the MIOSHA hotline at 855-723-3219. To file a complaint against a workplace, go to Michigan.gov/MIOSHAcomplaint.

Most of the inspections that led to the 10 citations were triggered by complaints made to MIOSHA by employees. Six of the ten citations also include fines.

Here is the list of the latest organizations cited by MIOSHA. Click on the name to display the full reference document.

Tri-Unity Christian School

Location: Wyoming

Fine: $ 2,000

Reasons: Not performing daily health screening, including a questionnaire, not requiring face covers when social distancing could not be maintained, not placing posters in the workplace that encourage time off of work in the event of illness and not keeping or retaining documentation for training and entry screening. The inspection was initiated by a complaint from a staff representative.

BC&F Tools Company

Location: Oak Park

Fine: has been cited, but no fine

Reasons: Not developing a written COVID-19 preparedness and response plan. An employee complaint triggered the inspection.

United Resin Corporation

Location: Royal Oak

Fine: has been cited, but no fine

Reasons: Not developing a written COVID-19 preparedness and response plan. The inspection was triggered by a complaint from an employee.

Manufacturing and commercial engineering

Location: Highland

Fine: $ 14,700

Reasons: Failing to develop a written COVID-19 preparedness and response plan and violating other non-COVID-19 workplace safety regulations. This inspection was initiated by a re-inspection mission.

AIS Automation Systems Inc.

Location: Rockwood

Fine: has been cited, but no fine

Reasons: Not developing a written COVID-19 preparedness and response plan. This inspection was initiated by a complaint from an employee.

Michigan Die Casting

Location: Dowagiac

Fine: $ 16,800

Reasons: Lack of COVID-19 preparedness and response plan, failure to train employees on workplace controls for COVID-19, failure to implement a self-protocol testing for COVID-19, lack of increased cleaning or disinfection of the facility, not providing face covers and not enforcing the use of face covers. An employee complaint triggered the inspection.

J. Manufacturing Co. Inc.

Location: Madison Heights

Fine: has been cited, but no fine

Reasons: Not developing a written COVID-19 preparedness and response plan. The inspection was part of a scheduled inspection mission.

Powerhouse Gym Troy Inc.

Location: Troy

Fine: $ 700

Reasons: Lack of a preparedness and response plan, lack of daily health screening including a questionnaire, and no requirement for facial blankets when social distancing cannot be maintained. The inspection was initiated by a referral from MIOSHA.

K2 Holdings LLC

Location: Fenton

Fine: $ 2,100

Reasons: Not training employees on COVID-19, failing to perform daily health screening including questionnaire, not requiring face covering when social distancing could not be maintained, and not using signs, marks of tape or other visual cues when people (workers, customers, and visitors) must stand. The inspection was triggered by a complaint from an employee.

Plastic Development Group LLC

Location: Southfield

Fine: $ 2,100

Reasons: Lack of a preparedness and response plan, lack of daily health screening including a questionnaire, and no requirement for facial blankets when social distancing cannot be maintained. An employee complaint triggered the inspection.

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