OSHA has  cited a chemical plant for 18 violations, 16 of them considered serious and one labeled "willful."
The news article mentions the following:
"A willful violation is one committed with knowledge of and disregard for the law, or with indifference to worker safety.
OSHA's serious violations included failure to provide a proper  hydrogen gas detection system, over-pressure protection, emergency  egress, personal protective equipment and hazard communication training.  It also cited AL Solutions for failing to safely store flammable  materials and ensure the safe use of forklifts.
A minor violation was for failing to keep proper injury and illness records.
OSHA said AL Solutions is now in its Severe Violators Enforcement  Program, designed to focus on "recalcitrant employers that endanger  workers by committing willful, repeat or failure-to-abate violations."
Read the article in this link. 
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