News from the Safety Industry

July 26, 2019 U.S. Department of Labor Cites New York Manufacturer For Violations after Employee Injury at Long Island Plant

Scot Christopher Rule LLC was inspected in February after not providing proof of abatement related to a 2017 investigation.

July 25, 2019

France-based company Transdev is facing nearly $200,000 in penalties for exposing employees to safety and health hazards.

In 2017, a Minteq UK Ltd employee was struck and killed by a forklift truck while walking in the designated pedestrian area of the site’s roadway. This designated area was in the middle of the roadway and was unprotected.

July 24, 2019

According to OSHA, “the week-long event encourages employers to implement workplace safety initiatives, and highlight workers’ contributions to improving safety.”

The legislation would increase the number of “downwind” states and the maximum amount individuals can receive to $150,000.

Indiana OSHA will investigate an incident that occurred last week in which a worker was injured while working on a piece of machinery. As of Friday, he was in critical condition.

R.V. Wagner Inc. is facing $212,158 in penalties for failing to use trench protection techniques, failing to provide a safe exit and other serious violations.