News from the Safety Industry

After Five Amputation Incidents in 14 Months, Missouri Company Faces Over $400,000 in OSHA Penalties

Published: Wednesday August 7th 2019
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Inspectors found that Missouri Cooperage Company continued to commit the same violation it was cited for in 2018.

British Government Considers Policies to Increase Protections for Disabled Workers

Published: Tuesday August 6th 2019
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Some of the proposals include new worker rights to request accommodations from employers and know sick leave policies in advance.

California Labor Contractor Violates Migrant Seasonal Workers Protection Act

Published: Monday August 5th 2019
Source: OHS Online Magazine
In 2017, one worker was killed and six others injured after a van with a blown tire and a missing seatbelt overturned. Healthy Harvesting Inc. and Fernando Pineda Garcia now are being required to pay $79,153 in civil penalties.

California Labor Contractor Violates Migrant Seasonal Workers Protection Act

Published: Monday August 5th 2019
Source: OHS Online Magazine
In 2017, one worker was killed and six others injured after a van with a blown tire and a missing seatbelt overturned. Healthy Harvesting Inc. and Fernando Pineda Garcia now are being required to pay $79,153 in civil penalties.

U.S. Department of Labor Cites Ohio Plumbing Contractor For Exposing Employees to Trenching Hazards Following Fatality

Published: Friday August 2nd 2019
Source: OSHA News
August 2, 2019   U.S. Department of Labor Cites Ohio Plumbing Contractor For Exposing Employees to Trenching Hazards Following Fatality

New York Manufacturer Cited by OSHA for Repeat Safety Violations at Long Island Plant

Published: Friday August 2nd 2019
Source: OHS Online Magazine
After an employee suffered a fractured hand at the facility, OSHA investigators discovered a series of issues at U.S. Nonwoven Corp.

New York Manufacturer Cited by OSHA for Repeat Safety Violations at Long Island Plant

Published: Friday August 2nd 2019
Source: OHS Online Magazine
After an employee suffered a fractured hand at the facility, OSHA investigators discovered a series of issues at U.S. Nonwoven Corp.

U.S. Department of Labor Launches Redesigned OSHA Whistleblower Protection Program Website

Published: Thursday August 1st 2019
Source: OSHA News
August 1, 2019 Contact: Office of Communications Phone: 202-693-1999  

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