Safety Violations and Penalties
BioLab Inc. faces over $60,000 in penalties for six violations, including four serious ones, after improperly storing hazardous chemicals led to a fire in Conyers, Georgia.
The U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA found that the improperly stored chemicals were the fire's cause, contradicting BioLab's stance that OSHA's investigation did not focus on the incident's cause.
Incident Details and Response
A malfunctioning sprinkler head mixed water with a reactive chemical, triggering the fire and a toxic cloud that forced interstate closure and over 90,000 residents to shelter in place.
BioLab, a subsidiary of KIK Consumer Products, has not decided on contesting the penalties but promises continued cooperation with federal authorities to enhance future safety procedures.