Posted: 08.18.2010

A Wisconsin grain company faces a new round of fines, this time stemming from alleged safety violations at facilities in Whitewater and Genoa City.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration announced the
fines Tuesday against Cooperative Plus Inc.

OSHA fined the company almost $375,000, saying inspectors found
a total of 25 safety violations. Cooperative Plus was already fined
$721,000 this month after a worker was buried up to his chest by
frozen soybeans before being rescued four hours later.

The Burlington-based company says it's reviewing the latest
allegations. It says it takes employee safety seriously.
OSHA says the alleged violations include failing to test air for
hazardous chemicals and failing to provide an adequate emergency
plan.

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