DuBell Lumber Co. has been cited by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration for exposing employees to combustible dust and other hazards.

MEDFORD — DuBell Lumber Co. has been cited by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration for exposing employees to combustible dust and other hazards.

OSHA inspectors responded to a complaint of workplace safety and health hazards at the Medford-based company, and determined that DuBell Lumber failed to properly control combustible dust resulting from wood processing; train employees on how to control the release of hazardous energy; and use lockout/tagout procedures and machine guards to protect employees from amputations.

The company faces $106,432 in penalties.

DuBell Lumber has 15 business days from receipt of the citations and penalties to comply, request an informal conference with OSHA’s area director, or contest the findings before the independent Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission.

"The DuBell Lumber Company is a family owned business that is committed to the well-being of our employees, their families and the local community as a whole. And since our founding in 1922 we have been committed to providing a safe work environment which includes a safety program; supporting policies and procedures and training," read a statement from the company. "We recognize that OSHA has performed a review of our facility and we will work with them to understand the findings and then remediate any issues that are of concern."

Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, employers are responsible for providing safe and healthful workplaces for their employees. OSHA works to ensure such workplace standards are met, as well as offer training, education and assistance.