Federal workplace-safety officials are levying a hefty fine against the Gilster Mary-Lee Corporation plant in Steeleville.The pasta plant received a $231,000 fine for violations linked to an explosion that injured two workers last October. The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration announced the penalties Tuesday and says the fine stems from six safety violations at the plant.
Two workers at the plant were doing equipment maintenance last October 6th when a welding spark caused an operational dust collector to explode, severely burning those workers. Officials at Gilster-Mary Lee Corporation say the company doesn't agree with all of OSHA's findings but will continue to provide a safe workplace while looking for improvements.
