Sierra Pacific Industries controversies
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2021
Sierra Pacific Industries fined after fatal explosion
Fine or penalty
In 2021, Cal/OSHA fined Sierra Pacific Industries $108,300 for workplace safety and health violations following an air-compressor pipeline explosion at the company's Lincoln facility. According to the reported event, one employee was killed and another was injured in the explosion. The penalty was issued in connection with the safety and health violations identified after the incident. The event was reported under the title "Sierra Pacific Industries fined after fatal explosion."
Source excerpt
Sierra Pacific Industries has been fined $108,300 by Cal/OSHA for workplace safety and health violations after one of its employees was fatally injured when a pipeline on an air compressor exploded.
Pieces of the pipeline hit two employees nearby, injuring one and killing another.