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Washington foundry cited for dozens of safety violations

A metal foundry and casting company in Walla Walla faces a $93,600 fine for more than 40 safety and health violations, the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries announced Tuesday.

L&I said its inspection found Walla Walla Foundry Inc. violated rules requiring planning and hazard assessment and failed to provide required safety training or protective equipment to workers.

L&I also cited the company for failing to ensure that the power supply to dangerous equipment is turned off during maintenance and for not supervising work in confined spaces.

The company has appealed the penalties and citations.

The department in February cited a roofing materials manufacturer for similar violations that resulted in the death of a worker.

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