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Imperial: OSHA cites Gramercy plant

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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited Imperial Sugar Company for various violations totaling $36,000 in penalties at its plant here, company officials said Monday.

The alleged violations included the use of three filter-cartridge dust collectors that were not equipped with explosion protection systems and bags of sugar stored in an unstable manner. Proposed penalties ranged from $4,500 to $6,300.

John Sheptor, Imperial Sugar's chief executive, said the company was notified about the citations and possible penalties on Friday but said the company does not agree with the "type and/or severity classification" of the citations and will most likely contest them through OSHA's appeal process.

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