NEW WINDSOR – The US Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited American Felt & Filter Co. of New Windsor for 35 alleged violations of workplace safety and health standards.

The company, which manufacturers woolen felt for a number of products, faces a total of $146,300 in proposed fines following an OSHA inspection.

The inspectors identified machine guarding and electrical hazards as well as failure to: inspect cranes and lifting devices; remove an unsafe powered industrial truck from service; properly stack materials; monitor noise levels, and test and train employees exposed to excessive noise levels; provide first-aid supplies, eye and hand protection, and an emergency eyewash; ensure appropriate respiratory protection and other safeguards for workers exposed to lead; as well as failure to perform asbestos exposure monitoring; identify and label asbestos-containing materials; and provide training for employees on asbestos hazards.

OSHA cited the plant for similar hazards in 2007.

American Felt & Filter has 15 days from receipt of its citations and proposed penalties to comply, meet with OSHA’s area director or contest the findings to an independent OSHA review commission.