News from the Safety Industry
Two Employers Face OSHA Citations After Tragic Incident at Florida Cement Silo
Published: Thursday February 15th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
G & R Mineral Services Inc. and HM Southeast Cement LLC face more than $82,000 in proposed penalties.
OSHA Will Advocate for Worker Safety at the 2024 Construction Ready Career Expo
Published: Thursday February 15th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The event—taking place on Feb. 22-23 in Atlanta—is among the Southeast’s largest student career events.
OSHA Cites Illinois Contractor for Fall Hazards for Eighth Time Since 2015
Published: Wednesday February 14th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
United Custom Homes LLC faces $264,143 in proposed penalties, in addition to $238,572 in unpaid OSHA penalties.
New Jersey Contractor Faces Over $1 Million in Penalties for Lack of Fall Protection
Published: Wednesday February 14th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Since 2016, Adrian Construction Group LLC has been cited five times for similar violations.
OSHA Concludes Investigation into Household Cleaning Manufacturer After Worker Amputation
Published: Tuesday February 13th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Green Bay, Wisconsin-based Tufco LP faces $194,518 in proposed penalties.
Washington L&I Moves to Require Enhanced Training for Fire-Resistant Material
Published: Tuesday February 13th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The rule change aims to improve the effectiveness of fire protection measures.
Crane Rental Company Faces OSHA Citations, Fines After Worker’s Death
Published: Monday February 12th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The crane operator suffered a fatal electrocution on a Capt’n Hook’s Crane Service Inc.
OSHA Finds Chicken Processing Plant Again Exposed Workers to Safety Hazards
Published: Monday February 12th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The investigation into Case Farms Processing Inc. fell under OSHA’s Severe Violator Enforcement Program.
DOL Finds Roofing Company Violated Child Labor Laws Following Teen Worker’s Death
Published: Friday February 9th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Apex Roofing & Restoration LLC faces $117,175 in fines after the 15-year-old’s fatal fall.
Washington L&I Updates Fall Protection Standards to Align with Federal Regulations
Published: Friday February 9th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The rule changes will bring the department more in line with federal OSHA standards.
