The Danvers Herald published an article discussing citations issued by OSHA to Arnel Company and CAI, Inc. for a combined 23 violations of safety standards and possibly $32,000 in fines (combined), which caused the Nov. 22 warehouse explosion that displaced 68 families and caused approximately $22 million in damage to surrounding homes and businesses. According to OSHA, both companies failed to take proper ventilation measures in dealing with flammable vapors; other violations included improper piping, failure to adequately train employees on proper safety measures, lack of safety and health programs for employees, and improper transfer of flammable liquids. The citations were issued on May 21, 2007 and both Arnel and CAI are given 15 business days to respond, making a June 12, 2007 deadline.

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