Company faces $29,000 fine for fatal accident

A company that handles freight in Worcester faces a nearly $29,000 fine after a fatal industrial accident.

Paul Harding of Spencer was killed in December when a large tire blew out on a crane he was working on. The blast sent the Intransit Container employee several feet into the air.

The US Occupational Safety and Health Administration last week alleged six safety violations in connection with the death. Among them: failing to adequately train workers and failing to ensure that tires are deflated before they are removed from vehicles.

The agency proposed fines totaling $28,825, and gave Intransit Container 15 days to indicate whether it will contest the citation.

The company’s president, Stephen Cotrone, did not immediately respond to a phone message today.
(AP)