OSHA fines Horizon Biofuels nearly $150,000 after Fremont explosion killed father and two daughters

OSHA fines Horizon Biofuels nearly $150,000 after Fremont explosion killed father and two daughters

OSHA issued a citation forcing Horizon Biofuels to pay just under $150,000 following an investigation into a July explosion in Fremont that killed an employee and his two daughters.The citation was issued because of multiple violations deemed "serious" and "willful - serious." These included equipment that lacked controls to stop metals or wood from potentially starting a fire or explosion. Horizon Biofuels also failed to protect employees from …