Nissan plant cited for two violations

The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited the Nissan plant in Canton for one serious violation and one repeat violation, WLBTTV reports.

The total penalty was $32,000.

Production technician Travis Parks tells Mississippi Public Broadcasting the inspections uncovered slip hazards with oil and water on floors and an open pit, which was the repeat violation.

Parks is a member of a group seeking to unionize workers at the facility. He says Nissan has addressed some safety hazards but more needs to be done.

In a statement, Nissan said employee safety is their top priority.