BRISTOL, Conn. (AP) The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has fined a Bristol amusement park just over $70,000 after uncovering 18 ``serious'' violations.

The federal agency's Hartford office found that employees of Lake Compounce Family Theme Park were exposed to hazardous chemicals while working in the park's paint room.

OSHA officials say the conditions made workers susceptible to serious burn, fire, chemical burn, electric shock and eye, face and hand injuries.

The park's parent company, Palace Entertainment Holdings, is responsible for paying the $70,200 in fines. The park has 15 days to comply with the citation, request a conference or contest OSHA's findings.

A statement from Lake Compounce says the park cares deeply about its employees and hopes to reach an ``amicable resolution'' with OSHA.