FAA proposes fine for German glue maker

The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed a $117,480 civil penalty against Holtkotter Leuchten Gmbh of Germany for allegedly violating federal hazardous materials transport rules.    The U.S Transportation Department’s Federal Aviation Administration has proposed a $117,480 civil penalty against Holtkotter Leuchten Gmbh of Lippstadt, Germany, for allegedly violating federal hazardous materials transport rules.
   The FAA alleges that on Nov. 14, 2014, Holtkotter offered a box containing 9.6 liters of flammable liquid glue to UPS for air transport. The package was subsequently transported on a Lufthansa passenger flight from Dusseldorf, Germany, to Chicago O’Hare International Airport. Employees at a UPS processing center in suburban Chicago discovered the shipment, the FAA said.
   The FAA also noted the amount of glue exceeded the quantity allowed on passenger planes and the shipment was not labeled for “cargo aircraft only.”
   The agency further alleges the package was not accompanied by shipping papers and was not properly marked and packaged, and that Holtkotter failed to properly train its employees on hazardous materials regulations.