DOLE FOOD CO. AMONG FIRMS FACING FAA FINES.Byline: Jennifer Thomas Jennifer Thomas is a professional wrestler and valet. She currently works in WWE's developmental territory Ohio Valley Wrestling. Career She got her start in wrestling as Kharma in UPW. She would also wrestle in other federations on the west coast like IPW. Bloomberg News The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), component of the U.S. Department of Transportation that sets standards for the air-worthiness of all civilian aircraft, inspects and licenses them, and regulates civilian and military air traffic through its air traffic control is proposing about $1.2 million in fines against 13 companies, including Westlake Village-based Dole Food Co. Inc., on charges of improperly shipping hazardous materials aboard aircraft. In all 13 cases, the agency said improperly packed materials leaked while being handled by aircraft loading employees. An Atlanta-based FAA spokeswoman said the companies will all have the opportunity to meet with agency officials to appeal the fines. The largest of the fines, $300,000, was levied against Dole for shipment of hazardous material on six separate flights between the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. , Honduras and the Dominican Republic Dominican Republic (dəmĭn`ĭkən), republic (2005 est. pop. 8,950,000), 18,700 sq mi (48,442 sq km), West Indies, on the eastern two thirds of the island of Hispaniola. The capital and largest city is Santo Domingo. , the FAA said Thursday. The materials in question included pesticides, perfume, industrial cleaning fluids, aerosol sprays Aerosol spray is a type of dispensing system which creates an aerosol mist of liquid particles. This is used with a can or bottle that contains a liquid under pressure. When the container's valve is opened, the liquid is forced out of a small hole and emerges as an aerosol or mist. , paint, ammonia solutions and adhesives. The FAA said the 13 companies were cited for improperly packing and labeling the documents and for allowing unauthorized employees to pack and handle the materials. Dole Food representatives didn't respond to calls for comments. All the violations announced Thursday occurred between September and December of 1995. |
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