OSHA Proposes Fines For Coshocton Ethanol Plant

The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health administration is proposing to fine the operators of an ethanol plant in Coshoction 149 thousand dollars for multiple safety violations. Inspectors found 46 violations at the Three Rivers Energy facility. Violations include failure to train employees, correct safety problems, install safeguards on machinery and live electrical parts, and failure to implement an emergency response plan. Plant operators have until the end of the month to appeal. The plant produces more than 46 million gallons of ethanol a year. Three Rivers Energy is a partnership between two firms -  Lakeview Energy and Crestwood Biofuels.