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State OSHA Citations Resurface Against Buffalo Fire
State OSHA citations issued against the Buffalo Fire Department six months ago have resurfaced as collective bargaining heats up between the city and the firefighters’ union.
The citations include two serious violations:
- emergency escape and self-rescue components not being inspected monthly
- lack of annual medical exams for hazmat techs
According to WIBV.com, the city has been accruing fines of up to $200 per day for the last six months for these violations. The citations were issued by the New York Department of Labor, Division of Safety & Health.
