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• December 13 [Region 6 News Release] -2012 - 12/13/2012 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Lawrenceville, Ga.-based roofing company with a willful violation for exposing workers to fall hazards
• December 12 [Region 5 News Release] - 2012 - 12/12/2012 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Bontrager Excavating Ltd. in Uniontown, Ohio, for failing to protect workers in trench
• December 12 [Region 5 News Release] - 2012 - 12/12/2012 - US Labor Department's OSHA renews strategic partnership to decrease musculoskeletal injuries in northeast Wisconsin foundries
• December 12 [Region 6 News Release] - 2012 - 12/12/2012 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Certifit Inc. with safety violations for exposing workers to electrical and fall hazards in San Antonio
• December 11 [Region 6 News Release] - 2012 - 12/11/2012 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Pilgrim's Pride Corp. with repeat and serious violations for exposing workers to hazardous chemicals at Lufkin, Texas, facility
• December 11 [Trade News Release] - 2012 - 12/11/2012 - OSHA extends temporary enforcement measures in residential construction through March 15
• December 11 [Trade News Release] - 2012 - 12/11/2012 - OSHA releases online tool to help protect workers exposed to cadmium
• December 10 [Region 4 News Release] - 2012 - 12/10/2012 - US Department of Labor sues DKS Structural Services in Huntsville, Ala., for firing employee who refused to enter unprotected 15-foot-deep trench
• December 10 [Region 6 News Release] - 2012 - 12/10/2012 - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites Amerimex Motors & Controls in Houston for exposing workers to hazardous chemicals, other safety hazards
• December 10 [Region 6 News Release] - 2012 - 12/10/2012 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Honeywell Electronic Chemicals for multiple process safety management violations in Mansfield, Texas
• December 10 [OSHA Statement] - 2012 - 12/10/2012 - Statement by Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis on death of James Hodgson
• December 06 [OSHA Media Advisory] - 2012 - 12/06/2012 - US Labor Department's OSHA, McCarthy Building Cos. and Georgia Tech Research Institute partner on expansion project at Emory University Hospital
• December 06 [Trade News Release] - 2012 - 12/06/2012 - OSHA requests recommendations to update its construction industry standards
• December 05 [Region 2 News Release] - 2012 - 12/05/2012 - US Labor Department's OSHA issues new fact sheet on mold hazards and safeguards for workers during Sandy cleanup
• December 05 [Region 7 News Release] - 2012 - 12/05/2012 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites CPI-Lansing LLC for exposing workers to grain bin hazards at Red Cloud, Neb., facility; proposes fines of $144,400
• December 03 [Region 2 News Release] - 2012 - 12/03/2012 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Pandrol USA in Bridgeport, NJ, for willful and serious violations, proposes $283,500 in penalties
• December 03 [Region 5 News Release] - 2012 - 12/03/2012 - US Department of Labor's OSHA establishes alliance with Wisconsin Agri-Business Association to address grain industry hazards
• December 03 [Region 5 News Release] - 2012 - 12/03/2012 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites ATW Automation with 9 safety violations following worker's death at Dayton, Ohio, manufacturing facility
• December 03 [Region 5 News Release] - 2012 - 12/03/2012 - US Labor Department's OSHA renews partnership with electrical contractor groups to prevent workplace injuries and fatalities

• November 30 [National News Release] -2012 - 11/30/2012 - FAA proposes policy to improve flight attendant workplace safety
• November 30 [Region 5 News Release] - 2012 - 11/30/2012 - US Department of Labor's OSHA renews alliance with Chippewa Valley Technical College in Wisconsin
• November 30 [Region 5 News Release] - 2012 - 11/30/2012 - US Department of Labor's OSHA renews alliance with Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College
• November 29 [Region 2 News Release] - 2012 - 11/29/2012 - OSHA issues new fact sheet on importance and necessity of providing, using proper personal protective equipment during Sandy cleanup
• November 29 [Region 4 News Release] - 2012 - 11/29/2012 - Norfolk Southern Railway Co. ordered by US Labor Department to pay more than $288,000 for violating Federal Railroad Safety Act
• November 29 [Region 6 News Release] - 2012 - 11/29/2012 - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites BCW Food Products in Dallas with serious violations for exposing workers to amputations, other hazards
• November 28 [Region 1 News Release] - 2012 - 11/28/2012 - New England Wood Pellet agrees to correct explosion and fire hazards at New Hampshire facility following US Labor Department actions
• November 28 [Region 5 News Release] - 2012 - 11/28/2012 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Dover Chemical Co. for 47 violations following chemical release at Ohio plant, proposes $545,000 in fines
• November 27 [Region 3 News Release] - 2012 - 11/27/2012 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Jersey City, NJ, warehouse company for fall and other safety hazards
• November 27 [Region 8 News Release] - 2012 - 11/27/2012 - Scrap metal recycler cited by US Labor Department's OSHA for exposing Butte, Mont., workers to multiple safety hazards, including amputations
• November 26 [Region 3 News Release] - 2012 - 11/26/2012 - US Labor Department's OSHA exposes safety and health hazards at construction sites through no-notice incident prevention campaign
• November 26 [Region 4 News Release] - 2012 - 11/26/2012 - Dalton, Ga., chemical manufacturer cited by US Department of Labor's OSHA for 20 safety violations following explosion; proposed penalties total $77,000
• November 26 [Region 4 News Release] - 2012 - 11/26/2012 - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites Mississippi Phosphates for 40 safety and health violations following 2 worker fatalities
• November 20 [Region 1 News Release] - 2012 - 11/20/2012 - New Haven, Conn., manufacturer cited by US Labor Department's OSHA for safety violations after 4 workers hospitalized following fire
• November 20 [Region 6 News Release] - 2012 - 11/20/2012 - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites Harrison Hoist following tower crane collapse at UT Dallas that killed 2 workers
• November 20 [Region 6 News Release] - 2012 - 11/20/2012 - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites ProMaxima Manufacturing in Houston for exposing workers to amputations, other hazards
• November 20 [Trade News Release] - 2012 - 11/20/2012 - US Department of Labor's OSHA announces new Whistleblower Protection Program director
• November 19 [Region 2 News Release] - 2012 - 11/19/2012 - OSHA and EPA urge employers, workers, homeowners and others to protect themselves during flood cleanup
• November 19 [Region 5 News Release] - 2012 - 11/19/2012 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Cargill Meat Solutions for exposing workers to hazardous energy at Illinois plant, proposes $114,000 in fines
• November 19 [Region 6 News Release] - 2012 - 11/19/2012 - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites TMT in Dallas, Texas, following robbery, death of worker at Garland Whip In store
• November 15 [National News Release] - 2012 - 11/15/2012 - US Labor Department's OSHA encourages retailers to provide crowd management measures to protect workers during major sales events
• November 15 [Region 6 News Release] - 2012 - 11/15/2012 - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites Williams & Davis Boilers in Hutchins, Texas, with repeat, willful and serious violations during follow-up inspection
• November 15 [Region 6 News Release] - 2012 - 11/15/2012 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Vann Energy Services in Nixon, Texas, for violations after 2 workers injured in fire
• November 14 [Region 3 News Release] - 2012 - 11/14/2012 - US Labor Department recovers back wages for student workers, fines companies for labor violations at warehouse in Palmyra, Pa. Companies agree to pay more than $350,000 in back wages and penalties, abate hazards
• November 14 [Region 5 News Release] - 2012 - 11/14/2012 - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites Grede Wisconsin with 9 safety violations during follow-up inspection at Berlin, Wis., iron foundry
• November 14 [Region 5 News Release] - 2012 - 11/14/2012 - US Labor Department seeks court enforcement of order requiring Star Air to reinstate 2 wrongfully terminated Ohio truck drivers
• November 14 [Region 5 News Release] - 2012 - 11/14/2012 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Lapmaster Precision Finishing Services
  in Dayton, Ohio, with 13 violations following inspection prompted by complaint
• November 13 [Region 5 News Release] - 2012 - 11/13/2012 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites American Masonry in Chicago for exposing workers to lead dust, proposes $196,000 in fines
• November 09 [Trade News Release] - 2012 - 11/09/2012 - OSHA seeks nominations for members to serve on the Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health
• November 08 [Region 1 News Release] - 2012 - 11/08/2012 - US Department of Labor's OSHA and recidivist Massachusetts contractor reach settlement over cave-in hazards at Cambridge and Framingham sites
• November 08 [Region 1 News Release] - 2012 - 11/08/2012 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Johnston, RI, lawn care service for 7 serious violations following electrocution of employee
• November 08 [Region 2 News Release] - 2012 - 11/08/2012 - US Labor Department's OSHA proposes more than $61,000 in fines to Syracuse, NY, roofing contractor for fall hazards at Liverpool work site
• November 08 [Region 5 News Release] - 2012 - 11/08/2012 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Missouri American Water for safety violations following worker's death on reconstruction site in Joplin
• November 08 [Region 6 News Release] - 2012 - 11/08/2012 - Texas cabinet manufacturer cited by US Labor Department’s OSHA for combustible dust, other hazards; proposed penalties total more than $64,000
• November 07 [Region 4 News Release] - 2012 - 11/07/2012 - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites New York contractor for exposing workers to fall and other hazards at Jacksonville, Fla., work site
• November 07 [Region 5 News Release] - 2012 - 11/07/2012 - Northern Illinois Flight Center ordered by US Labor Department's OSHA to reinstate, pay more than $500,000 to illegally terminated pilot
• November 07 [Region 5 News Release] - 2012 - 11/07/2012 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites B.W. Supply in Lyons, Ohio, for 25 health and safety violations, proposes more than $205,000 in fines
• November 07 [Region 5 News Release] - 2012 - 11/07/2012 - US Labor Department's OSHA establishes partnership with Black and Veatch Construction for work on Columbia Energy Center in Pardeeville, Wis.
• November 07 [Region 5 News Release] - 2012 - 11/07/2012 - US Labor Department's OSHA proposes $75,000 in fines to Minnesota pipe manufacturer for machine guarding, other hazards at Chatsworth, Ill., facility
• November 06 [Trade News Release] - 2012 - 11/06/2012 - OSHA schedules meeting of the Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health
• November 05 [Region 1 News Release] - 2012 - 11/05/2012 - La OSHA del Departamento de Trabajo de EE. UU. anima a que los trabajadores en tareas de recuperación del huracán se protejan contra peligros
• November 05 [Region 1 News Release] - 2012 - 11/05/2012 - US Labor Department secures decision affirming fall hazard violation, fine against Campbell, Ohio-based bridge painting company
• November 05 [Region 1 News Release] - 2012 - 11/05/2012 - US Labor Department's OSHA urges hurricane recovery workers to protect themselves against hazards
• November 05 [Region 5 News Release] - 2012 - 11/05/2012 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites tank cleaning service for confined space hazards at Lansing, Ill., facility; proposed fines exceed $142,000
• November 05 [Region 5 News Release] - 2012 - 11/05/2012 - US Labor Department's OSHA establishes safety partnership to protect workers building Cleveland Medical Mart and Convention Center
• November 01 [Region 3 News Release] - 2012 - 11/01/2012 - US Department of Labor's OSHA proposes $58,000 in fines to New Castle, Pa., recycling company for 27 workplace safety, health hazards
• November 01 [Region 5 News Release] - 2012 - 11/01/2012 - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites History Construction Management for exposing workers to lead, other hazards at Odell, Ill., plant
• November 01 [Trade News Release] - 2012 - 11/01/2012 - OSHA and the International Window Cleaning Association renew Alliance to protect workers from industry hazards
• November 01 [Trade News Release] - 2012 - 11/01/2012 - OSHA will hold meeting of the National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health

• October 31 [Region 1 News Release] -2012 - 10/31/2012 - Newton, Mass., medical provider cited by US Labor Department's OSHA after workers exposed to biohazards; inspection finds willful, serious violations
• October 30 [Region 1 News Release] - 2012 - 10/30/2012 - US Labor Department's OSHA urges recovery workers and public to guard against hazards during Hurricane Sandy
• October 30 [Region 2 News Release] - 2012 - 10/30/2012 - US Labor Department’s OSHA urges recovery workers and public to guard against hazards during Hurricane Sandy
• October 30 [Region 4 News Release] - 2012 - 10/30/2012 - GP Roofing and Construction of Palm Coast, Fla., cited by US Department of Labor's OSHA for exposing workers to fall, other hazards
• October 24 [Region 1 News Release] - 2012 - 10/24/2012 - Craft brewer cited by US Labor Department's OSHA for safety hazards at New Hampshire brewery following fatality caused by April keg explosion
• October 24 [Region 5 News Release] - 2012 - 10/24/2012 - US Labor Department's OSHA fines Northeastern Wisconsin Wood Products more than $184,000 after follow-up inspection finds 16 violations
• October 23 [Region 5 News Release] - 2012 - 10/23/2012 - US Department of Labor's OSHA finds 14 safety and health violations during follow-up inspection of Miami Valley Polishing in Piqua, Ohio
• October 22 [Region 8 News Release] - 2012 - 10/22/2012 - US Department of Labor's OSHA renews alliance with Lake Region State College in Devils Lake, ND
• October 18 [National News Release] - 2012 - 10/18/2012 - US Department of Labor's Worker Safety and Health Challenge:develop a tool to inform young workers about hazards
• October 18 [Region 1 News Release] - 2012 - 10/18/2012 - In 2 lawsuits, US Labor Department obtains back wages and corrective action for Connecticut workers fired for filing OSHA complaints
• October 18 [Region 6 News Release] - 2012 - 10/18/2012 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Texas-based Symmetry Turf Installations for worker's heat-related death at Fayetteville, Ark., work site
• October 17 [Region 5 News Release] - 2012 - 10/17/2012 - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites auto parts supplier TFO Tech for exposing workers to amputation hazards at Jeffersonville, Ohio, facility
• October 16 [Region 4 News Release] - 2012 - 10/16/2012 - US Labor Department settles whistleblower case with Tennessee trucking company
• October 15 [Region 4 News Release] - 2012 - 10/15/2012 - Marglen Industries in Rome, Ga., cited by US Department of Labor's OSHA for willful and serious violations following amputation of worker's fingers
• October 12 [Region 6 News Release] - 2012 - 10/12/2012 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Houston-based Williams Brothers Construction for safety hazards at highway site
• October 12 [Trade News Release] - 2012 - 10/12/2012 - OSHA and Lamar Outdoor Advertising renew Alliance to promote worker safety and health
• October 11 [Region 5 News Release] - 2012 - 10/11/2012 - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites Lunda Construction after worker killed in crane collapse on Highway 41 project near De Pere, Wis.
• October 11 [Region 5 News Release] - 2012 - 10/11/2012 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites nursing home care facility in Mt. Gilead, Ohio, for failing to protect workers from exposure to biological hazards
• October 11 [Trade News Release] - 2012 - 10/11/2012 - OSHA and the Airline Ground Safety Panel renew Alliance to protect airline ground support workers from injuries
• October 10 [Region 4 News Release] - 2012 - 10/10/2012 - US Department of Labor wins lawsuit against Aquatech Technologies owners for firing whistleblower who complained about rodents at Stuart, Fla., plant
• October 10 [Region 5 News Release] - 2012 - 10/10/2012 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Fontarome Chemical in St. Francis, Wis., for process safety management program deficiencies following fire
• October 09 [Region 3 News Release] - 2012 - 10/09/2012 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Clarksburg, Md., milling and paving company following June heat fatality at District of Columbia construction site
• October 05 [Region 1 News Release] - 2012 - 10/05/2012 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Nashua, NH, contractor for repeat, serious trenching violations at Middlesex County, Mass., work site
• October 05 [Region 2 News Release] - 2012 - 10/05/2012 - OSHA cites Yonkers Contracting, subcontractor following worker's crushing death at subway extension site in Manhattan
• October 04 [Region 5 News Release] - 2012 - 10/04/2012 - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites Bedford Park, Ill.-based Hoist Liftruck for 25 safety and health violations
• October 04 [Region 5 News Release] - 2012 - 10/04/2012 - US Department of Labor's OSHA conducts follow-up inspection of Stroh Precision Die Casting in Mauston, Wis.; finds 9 safety violations
• October 03 [Region 5 News Release] - 2012 - 10/03/2012 - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites Cleveland Tank and Supply for 19 violations, including exposing workers to chromium, other hazards
• October 03 [Region 5 News Release] - 2012 - 10/03/2012 - US Labor Department's OSHA fines ResCare Ohio for inadequate workplace violence safeguards at residential care facility in Fairfield, Ohio
• October 02 [National News Release] - 2012 - 10/02/2012 - US Department of Labor's OSHA announces alternative dispute resolution pilot program for whistleblower complaints
• October 02 [Region 4 News Release] - 2012 - 10/02/2012 - Brocato Construction of Mississippi cited by US Labor Department's OSHA for willful, serious trenching violations; proposed fines exceed $117,000
• October 02 [Region 6 News Release] - 2012 - 10/02/2012 - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites Hurtado Construction in Richmond, Texas, with repeat violations for exposing workers to cave-in hazards
• October 02 [Region 6 News Release] - 2012 - 10/02/2012 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites ThyssenKrupp Airport Systems in Fort Worth, Texas, for exposing workers to multiple safety hazards