Isakson, Chambliss React to OSHA Fines and Violations

By: Barbara Herring | WSAV-TV
Published: July 25, 2008

U.S. Senators Johnny Isakson (R-GA) and Saxby Chambliss (R-GA) released this statement on OSHA's findings:

“I saw the absolute devastation of the tragic explosion at the Imperial Sugar facility firsthand. From the start of this investigation, it has remained my position that it is Congress’s job to understand fully the fundamental cause of this disaster so we can help prevent future tragedies,” said Isakson. “OSHA’s citation that Imperial Sugar ‘egregiously and willfully’ violated safety and health standards is a severe charge. We will hold a hearing in the Senate next week to get all the facts on the table. I look forward to hearing Imperial Sugar explain its position and to the testimony from all of our witnesses.”

“These are very serious charges, and the families of those whose lives were lost and those who were injured as a result deserve answers,” said Chambliss. “Senator Isakson and I requested an investigation into this matter and next week’s hearing is critically important as we move forward in the process of determining why this happened and what measures can be taken to ensure that it doesn’t happen again.”

Sen. Isakson is a ranking member on the Senate Subcommittee on Employment and Workplace Safety. That committee has jurisdiction over OSHA. The subcommittee will talk about combustible dust on Tuesday, July 29.

Isakson, Chambliss React to OSHA Fines and Violations

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