Four NH Companies Accused Of Violating COVID-19 Health Protocols Fined By OSHA

Four New Hampshire companies have been fined by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration after being cited for violating federal COVID-19 health protocols, according to the agency's database. Cited violations include one company's failure to make symptomatic employees stay home despite 43 workers testing positive for COVID-19 and not ensuring common areas were regularly cleaned.

Three of the companies – American Performance Polymers in Colebrook, UPS in Londonderry, and Villa Crest Healthcare Center in Manchester – have agreed to pay fines ranging from nearly $8,000 to $15,000. None responded to messages.

The fourth – Data Electronic Systems in Salem – is challenging a $15,800 fine, president Michael LaFleur said Monday. ...