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• April 09 [Region 5 News Release] -2013 - 04/09/2013 - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites Universal Industries in Tomahawk, Wis., for 8 safety violations; proposes $61,600 in fines
• April 08 [Region 2 News Release] - 2013 - 04/08/2013 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites CVS Pharmacy, proposes $40,000 fine for lack of emergency action plan at Dutchess County, NY, location
• April 08 [Region 2 News Release] - 2013 - 04/08/2013 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Newark, NJ, company for exposing workers to safety and health hazards
• April 05 [Region 7 News Release] - 2013 - 04/05/2013 - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites Salina, Kan.-based Ryan Roofing Inc. after worker paralyzed in fall from roof
• April 04 [Region 4 News Release] - 2013 - 04/04/2013 - Aerospace Defense Coatings of Georgia cited by US Department of Labor's OSHA for exposing workers to hexavalent chromium
• April 04 [Region 5 News Release] - 2013 - 04/04/2013 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Mike Neri Sewer and Water Contractor in Elk Grove Village, Ill., for failing to protect workers in trench
• April 03 [Region 2 News Release] - 2013 - 04/03/2013 - Ellicott Development Co. faces $44,000 in US Labor Department OSHA fines for lead exposure and fall hazards at Buffalo, NY, work site
• April 02 [Region 5 News Release] - 2013 - 04/02/2013 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Phoenix Electrical Manufacturing Co. for repeat safety violations at Chicago facility; proposes $51,590 in fines
• April 02 [Region 5 News Release] - 2013 - 04/02/2013 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Scenic Wood Products for 20 safety violations at Sugarcreek, Ohio, pallet manufacturing plant
• April 01 [Region 2 News Release] - 2013 - 04/01/2013 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Saugerties, NY, metal fabricator for failing to correct previously cited hazard
• April 01 [Trade News Release] - 2013 - 04/01/2013 - OSHA issues new resource to protect emergency workers at combustible dust fires

• March 28 [Region 6 News Release] -2013 - 03/28/2013 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Tricon Precast in Houston with serious violations for exposing workers to multiple safety and health hazards
• March 27 [Region 2 News Release] - 2013 - 03/27/2013 - Queens, NY, metal products manufacturer faces $108,900 in fines from US Labor Department's OSHA for recurring and new health hazards
• March 27 [Region 2 News Release] - 2013 - 03/27/2013 - US Labor Department's OSHA fines Lakewood, NJ, manufacturer nearly $185,000 for exposing workers to chemical, other hazards
• March 27 [Region 6 News Release] - 2013 - 03/27/2013 - US Department of Labor’s OSHA cites Wynnewood Refining Co. in Oklahoma following the death of 2 workers
• March 27 [Region 9 News Release] - 2013 - 03/27/2013 - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites Las Vegas-based NV Energy following death of transmission line trainee
• March 26 [Region 2 News Release] - 2013 - 03/26/2013 - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites Bayonne, NJ, small arms manufacturer for lead, safety and health hazards
• March 26 [Region 2 News Release] - 2013 - 03/26/2013 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Newburgh, NY, medical practice for inadequate worker safeguards against bloodborne pathogen hazards
• March 26 [Region 2 News Release] - 2013 - 03/26/2013 - US Labor Department's OSHA fines Cape May, NJ, new home builder nearly $49,000 for fall hazards at Sea Isle City, NJ, site
• March 26 [Region 5 News Release] - 2013 - 03/26/2013 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Kyklos Bearings International for failing to comply with asbestos removal standards at Sandusky, Ohio, plant
• March 25 [Region 3 News Release] - 2013 - 03/25/2013 - US Department of Labor’s OSHA fines Reading, Pa., chemical distributor more than $64,000 for safety, chemical hazards
• March 21 [Region 2 News Release] - 2013 - 03/21/2013 - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites gas pipeline contractor Henkels and McCoy Inc. for repeat trenching hazards at Bayonne, NJ, site
• March 21 [Trade News Release] - 2013 - 03/21/2013 - OSHA schedules third stakeholder meeting to discuss crane operator certification requirements
• March 20 [Region 2 News Release] - 2013 - 03/20/2013 - US Labor Department fines Paterson, NJ, laundry facility nearly $165,000 for safety and health violations
• March 20 [Region 3 News Release] - 2013 - 03/20/2013 - US Labor Department's OSHA fines Morton, Pa., rail transit manufacturer nearly $61,000 for health and safety hazards
• March 20 [Region 6 News Release] - 2013 - 03/20/2013 - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites Ecorec Rio Grande Valley in Edinburg, Texas, for exposing workers to amputation hazards, other safety violations
• March 20 [Region 6 News Release] - 2013 - 03/20/2013 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Builders Stone and Supply for exposing workers to multiple serious violations at Fayetteville, Ark., work site
• March 20 [Region 7 News Release] - 2013 - 03/20/2013 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites CNH America for 10 safety violations at Grand Island, Neb., facility; proposes $51,000 in fines
• March 19 [Region 2 News Release] - 2013 - 03/19/2013 - US Department of Labor’s OSHA fines Ridgefield, NJ, roofing contractor more than $57,000 after worker injured by fall
• March 19 [Region 3 News Release] - 2013 - 03/19/2013 - US Department of Labor's OSHA renews alliance with Steel Erectors Association and Iron Workers Union to protect steel erection industry workers
• March 18 [Region 1 News Release] - 2013 - 03/18/2013 - East Hartford, Conn., auto body shop cited by US Labor Department's OSHA after inspection finds repeat and workplace hazards
• March 18 [Region 2 News Release] - 2013 - 03/18/2013 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Eagle Recycling in North Bergen, NJ, for safety violations following worker amputation
• March 14 [Region 6 News Release] - 2013 - 03/14/2013 - US Department of Labor's OSHA partners with VCC to promote construction safety during Bass Pro Shop project in Little Rock, Ark.
• March 13 [Region 2 News Release] - 2013 - 03/13/2013 - Niagara Falls, NY, manufacturer cited by US Labor Department's OSHA after inspection finds 9 serious workplace safety and health violations
• March 13 [Region 2 News Release] - 2013 - 03/13/2013 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites New England Wood Pellet LLC for fire and combustible dust hazards at 2 New York manufacturing plants
• March 13 [Region 8 News Release] - 2013 - 03/13/2013 - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites Montana asphalt company for failing to provide fall protection following a worker's death
• March 12 [Region 5 News Release] - 2013 - 03/12/2013 - US Labor Department orders Union Pacific Railroad Co. to reinstate employee for reporting a work-related injury; more than $350,000 in damages owed
• March 12 [Region 5 News Release] - 2013 - 03/12/2013 - US Labor Department orders Union Pacific Railroad Co. to reinstate employee for reporting a work-related injury; more than $350,000 in damages owed
• March 12 [Region 6 News Release] - 2013 - 03/12/2013 - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites San Antonio construction company for exposing workers to cave-in and struck-by hazards
• March 11 [OSHA Media Advisory] - 2013 - 03/11/2013 - US Department of Labor's OSHA, Builders Association will sign partnership to protect Missouri, Kansas and Nebraska workers
• March 11 [Region 2 News Release] - 2013 - 03/11/2013 - US Department of Labor's OSHA fines Paterson, NJ, stucco contractor more than $70,000 for scaffolding hazards and exposing workers to falls
• March 11 [Region 3 News Release] - 2013 - 03/11/2013 - US Department of Labor's OSHA fines Lansdowne, Pa., masonry company more than $73,000 for fall and other safety hazards
• March 11 [Region 5 News Release] - 2013 - 03/11/2013 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Smithville Manufacturing for 21 violations at Wooster, Ohio, facility after worker's finger is amputated
• March 11 [Trade News Release] - 2013 - 03/11/2013 - OSHA teams up with Montgomery County, Md. to prevent fatal falls in construction
• March 08 [Region 4 News Release] - 2013 - 03/08/2013 - Southern Hens Inc. in Mississippi cited by US Department of Labor's OSHA for 43 safety and health violations following worker fatality
• March 07 [Region 5 News Release] - 2013 - 03/07/2013 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Komatsu America Corp. with 4 safety violations after worker is killed at Peoria, Ill., manufacturing plant
• March 07 [Region 7 News Release] - 2013 - 03/07/2013 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Nebraska Beef Ltd. for 8 safety violations at Omaha beef processing facility proposes $61,084 in fines
• March 06 [Region 5 News Release] - 2013 - 03/06/2013 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Agri-Fab for 3 repeat safety violations at Sullivan, Ill., manufacturing plant after worker suffers amputation injury
• March 05 [Region 2 News Release] - 2013 - 03/05/2013 - US Department of Labor's OSHA fines Englewood, NJ, surgical center $68,000 for failing to protect workers exposed to bloodborne pathogen hazards
• March 05 [Region 2 News Release] - 2013 - 03/05/2013 - US Department of Labor's OSHA fines Pier 1 Imports $45,100 for repeat safety violations at Staten Island, NY, store
• March 05 [Region 3 News Release] - 2013 - 03/05/2013 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites J.R. Resources in Ringgold, Pa., following worker fatality in August 2012
• March 05 [Region 5 News Release] - 2013 - 03/05/2013 - US Labor Department's OSHA fines Mahle Engine Components USA $369,000 for 26 violations, including lead exposure, at McConnelsville, Ohio, plant
• March 05 [Region 7 News Release] - 2013 - 03/05/2013 - US Labor Department's OSHA fines DarPro $91,300 for 6 safety violations at Lexington, Neb., food byproducts processing facility
• March 05 [Trade News Release] - 2013 - 03/05/2013 - OSHA schedules stakeholder meetings to discuss crane operator certification requirements
• March 04 [Region 5 News Release] - 2013 - 03/04/2013 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Mane Inc. for repeat safety and health violations after follow-up inspection at Milford, Ohio, food flavoring company
• March 04 [Region 7 News Release] - 2013 - 03/04/2013 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Henningsen Foods Inc. for 7 violations at Norfolk, Neb., food processing plant after 2 workers suffer burns

• February 28 [National News Release] -2013 - 02/28/2013 - Norfolk Southern Railway Co. ordered by US Labor Department's OSHA to pay $1.1 million after terminating 3 workers for reporting injuries
• February 28 [Region 10 News Release] - 2013 - 02/28/2013 - Union Pacific Railroad ordered by US Labor Department to pay more than $309,000 for violating the Federal Railroad Safety Act
• February 28 [Region 5 News Release] - 2013 - 02/28/2013 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Richelieu Foods for 27 violations at Beaver Dam, Wis., food processing plant; proposes $228,900 in fines
• February 28 [Region 5 News Release] - 2013 - 02/28/2013 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Wright Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Fairborn, Ohio, with 17 health and safety violations after complaint
• February 28 [Region 5 News Release] - 2013 - 02/28/2013 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites two Missouri companies following worker's death at Boschertown sanitary sewer lift station in St. Charles, Mo.
• February 28 [Trade News Release] - 2013 - 02/28/2013 - OSHA schedules special meeting of the Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health
• February 27 [OSHA Media Advisory] - 2013 - 02/27/2013 - La OSHA del Departamento de Trabajo de EE.UU. y el Consulado de México firmarán una alianza el 1 de Marzo en Kansas City, Mo., para proteger a los trabajadores de Missouri y Kansas
• February 27 [OSHA Media Advisory] - 2013 - 02/27/2013 - US Department of Labor's OSHA, Consulate of Mexico will sign alliance March 1, 2013, in Kansas City, Mo., to protect Missouri and Kansas workers
• February 27 [Region 3 News Release] - 2013 - 02/27/2013 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Export Fuel Co. in Export, Pa., following worker fatality in August 2012
• February 27 [Region 5 News Release] - 2013 - 02/27/2013 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Highway Technologies for 10 safety violations after worker killed on I-94 guard rail project near Menomonie, Wis.
• February 27 [Region 6 News Release] - 2013 - 02/27/2013 - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites Wynnewood Refining Co. in Oklahoma following the death of 2 workers
• February 27 [Region 6 News Release] - 2013 - 02/27/2013 - Wolff Construction cited by US Labor Department's OSHA for exposing workers to falls and other hazards at San Marcos, Texas, work site
• February 25 [Region 3 News Release] - 2013 - 02/25/2013 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Ellenboro, W. Va., drilling company following worker injuries in August 2012 gas well fire
• February 22 [National News Release] - 2013 - 02/22/2013 - US Labor Department's OSHA announces interim final rule, invites public comment on whistleblower protections for reporting violations of Affordable Care Act's health insurance reforms
• February 22 [Region 6 News Release] - 2013 - 02/22/2013 - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites C & H Die Casting Inc. in Troy, Texas, for exposing workers to electrical, machine guarding and fall hazards
• February 21 [Region 5 News Release] - 2013 - 02/21/2013 - US Department of Labor's OSHA fines Global Experience Specialists $91,000 after forklift injured worker at Chicago's McCormick Place
• February 21 [Region 6 News Release] - 2013 - 02/21/2013 - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites SER Construction Partners for exposing workers to excavation hazards at Conroe, Texas, work site
• February 20 [Region 6 News Release] - 2013 - 02/20/2013 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites 3 companies following the deaths of 2 workers at a Hockley, Texas, work site
• February 20 [Region 9 News Release] - 2013 - 02/20/2013 - US Labor Department’s OSHA concludes fatality investigation at San Francisco VA Medical Center research laboratory, issues violation notices
• February 14 [Region 6 News Release] - 2013 - 02/14/2013 - US Department of Labor's OSHA fines Landes Foods in Dallas $129,500 after a follow-up inspection reveals workers continue to be exposed to hazards
• February 13 [Region 1 News Release] - 2013 - 02/13/2013 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Dayville, Conn., cosmetics manufacturing plant for electrical, confined space, mechanical and chemical hazards
• February 12 [Region 1 News Release] - 2013 - 02/12/2013 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Forever 21 for repeat safety hazards following inspection of Burlington, Mass., store
• February 11 [Region 4 News Release] - 2013 - 02/11/2013 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Jacksonville, Fla.-based Bacardi Bottling following death of temporary worker on 1st day
• February 11 [Region 4 News Release] - 2013 - 02/11/2013 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Tenax Manufacturing Alabama LLC for serious safety violations; proposes more than $56,000 in penalties
• February 11 [Trade News Release] - 2013 - 02/11/2013 - OSHA reminds employers to post injury and illness summaries
• February 08 [Region 2 News Release] - 2013 - 02/08/2013 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Kingston, NY, manufacturer for 23 serious safety violations, proposes $123,000 in fines for Hunter Panels LLC
• February 08 [Region 8 News Release] - 2013 - 02/08/2013 - US Labor Department's OSHA, Montana-North Dakota STEPS plan worker safety stand-down for oil and gas industry in Bakken Basin Feb. 14
• February 07 [Region 1 News Release] - 2013 - 02/07/2013 - US Labor Department obtains judgment ordering Maine dentist to pay $72,000 to two former employees who raised workplace health concerns
• February 06 [Region 4 News Release] - 2013 - 02/06/2013 - US Department of Labor sues Duane Thomas Marine Construction in Florida for firing employee who reported workplace violence
• February 06 [Region 5 News Release] - 2013 - 02/06/2013 - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites Shindler Tire Recycling LLC after Milwaukee employer fails to abate safety violations
• February 06 [Trade News Release] - 2013 - 02/06/2013 - OSHA announces interim final rules on Seaman’s Protection Act whistleblower procedures
• February 05 [Region 3 News Release] - 2013 - 02/05/2013 - US Labor Department's OSHA fines Allentown, Pa., soft drink company nearly $130,000 for repeat workplace safety and health hazards
• February 05 [Region 5 News Release] - 2013 - 02/05/2013 - US Department of Labor's OSHA fines Grede Wisconsin $274,500 for exposing workers to dangerous respirable dust and other hazards at iron foundry
• February 04 [Region 5 News Release] - 2013 - 02/04/2013 - US Labor Department's OSHA co-sponsors worker safety and health conference with Sauk Valley Community College March 12 in Dixon, Ill.
• February 04 [Trade News Release] - 2013 - 02/04/2013 - OSHA seeks public input on proposed policies to update its Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory Program
• February 01 [Region 9 News Release] - 2013 - 02/01/2013 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Casa Grande, Ariz.-based Ellison-Mills Contracting for failing to protect workers during excavation work

• January 31 [Region 1 News Release] -2013 - 01/31/2013 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Milford, Conn., roofing contractor, proposes nearly $45,000 in fines for fall hazards at local work site
• January 31 [Region 6 News Release] - 2013 - 01/31/2013 - US Department of Labor files whistle-blower lawsuit against Helena, Mont.-based Kbec Inc.
• January 31 [Region 7 News Release] - 2013 - 01/31/2013 - U.S. Labor Department's OSHA certifies Monsanto Co. Marshall Corn Research Station as 'star' site for workplace safety and health
• January 31 [Region 8 News Release] - 2013 - 01/31/2013 - US Department of Labor's OSHA signs alliance with Montana Grain Elevators Association to address industry hazards
• January 30 [Region 3 News Release] - 2013 - 01/30/2013 - US Labor Department's OSHA proposes nearly $460,000 in fines to Panthera Painting Inc. for exposing workers to lead, other safety and health hazards
• January 28 [Region 4 News Release] - 2013 - 01/28/2013 - Pyongsan America Inc. in Auburn, Ala., cited by US Department of Labor's OSHA following amputation of worker's finger
• January 28 [Region 5 News Release] - 2013 - 01/28/2013 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites A.H. Sturgill Roofing Inc. after worker dies from heat stroke suffered on Miamisburg, Ohio, work site
• January 28 [Trade News Release] - 2013 - 01/28/2013 - OSHA reminds employers to protect workers from dangers of carbon monoxide exposure