OSHA News Release




September
  • September 08 - [Trade News Release] -2010 - 09/08/2010 - Injury and Illness Prevention Programs among issues to be discussed at advisory committee meeting
  • September 07 - [Region 1 News Release] - 2010 - 09/07/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA proposes $89,000 in fines to CVS Pharmacy for exit, storage and other hazards at Orange, Conn., store
  • September 07 - [Region 2 News Release] - 2010 - 09/07/2010 - US Labor Department fines Watchung, NJ, Dollar Tree Stores more than $50,000 for exposing workers to workplace safety hazards
  • September 07 - [Region 4 News Release] - 2010 - 09/07/2010 - Russellville, Ala., Pilgrim Pride Corp. cited by US Department of Labor's OSHA for 29 safety and health violations with $135,500 in penalties
  • September 03 - [Region 4 News Release] - 2010 - 09/03/2010 - US Department of Labor's OSHA fines Alabama lumber company for violations following worker death
  • September 03 - [Trade News Release] - 2010 - 09/03/2010 - OSHA proposes improvements to its On-site Consultation Program
  • September 02 - [National News Release] - 2010 - 09/02/2010 - US Department of Labor's OSHA announces opening of area office in Las Vegas
  • September 02 - [National News Release] - 2010 - 09/02/2010 - US Department of Labor's OSHA announces opening of area office in Oakland, Calif.
  • September 02 - [National News Release] - 2010 - 09/02/2010 - US Department of Labor's OSHA announces opening of area office in Phoenix
  • September 02 - [National News Release] - 2010 - 09/02/2010 - US Department of Labor's OSHA announces opening of area office in San Diego
  • September 02 - [National News Release] - 2010 - 09/02/2010 - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites Blandon, Pa., brass foundry $550,400 for exposing workers to lead and other workplace hazards
  • September 02 - [Region 1 News Release] - 2010 - 09/02/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA forms safety and health partnership with Suffolk Construction and RI Building and Construction Trades Council
  • September 02 - [Region 10 News Release] - 2010 - 09/02/2010 - Union Pacific Railroad Co. in Eugene, Ore., ordered to pay back wages and damages to foreman terminated in violation of whistleblower law
  • September 02 - [Region 2 News Release] - 2010 - 09/02/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA proposes $111,600 in fines against US Salt for serious hazards at Watkins Glen, NY, plant
  • September 02 - [Region 4 News Release] - 2010 - 09/02/2010 - Cave-in hazards at Ariton, Ala., worksite lead to $287,500 in US Department of Labor OSHA fines for Wiregrass Construction Co.
  • September 02 - [OSHA Statement] - 2010 - 09/02/2010 - Statement by US Department of Labor's OSHA Assistant Secretary Dr. David Michaels on long work hours, fatigue and worker safety
  • September 01 - [National News Release] - 2010 - 09/01/2010 - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites Houston manufacturing company for hiding work-related injuries and illnesses; fines exceed $1.2 million
  • September 01 - [National News Release] - 2010 - 09/01/2010 - US Labor Department announces interim final rules and invites public comment on whistleblower procedures
  • September 01 - [National News Release] - 2010 - 09/01/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA issues fine exceeding $3 million against Whitesell Corp. for safety and health violations at 2 Alabama factories
  • September 01 - [Region 1 News Release] - 2010 - 09/01/2010 - Cave-in hazard at Newport, RI, jobsite leads to nearly $70,000 in US Labor Department OSHA fines for Middletown, RI, contractor
  • September 01 - [Region 4 News Release] - 2010 - 09/01/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Alabama automotive parts manufacturer with $60,500 in penalties for 12 safety and health violations
  • September 01 - [Region 6 News Release] - 2010 - 09/01/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites S & S Plumbing for exposing workers to potential trenching hazards at Hot Springs, Ark., worksite
August
  • August 31 - [Region 5 News Release] -2010 - 08/31/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA fines Wisconsin-based meat packing company VPP Group $369,500 in penalties for 38 safety and health violations
  • August 31 - [Region 6 News Release] - 2010 - 08/31/2010 - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites Houston-based Conrad Construction for potential trenching hazards
  • August 31 - [Trade News Release] - 2010 - 08/31/2010 - OSHA announces interim final rules and invites public comment on whistleblower procedures
  • August 30 - [Region 3 News Release] - 2010 - 08/30/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Letart, W.Va., manufacturer for workplace safety and health hazards
  • August 26 - [Region 3 News Release] - 2010 - 08/26/2010 - Pennsylvania's Washington Penn Plastic earns prestigious OSHA 'star' for workplace safety and health success at Arden Division
  • August 26 - [Region 4 News Release] - 2010 - 08/26/2010 - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites Asphalt Paving Specialists for willful and serious safety violations after injuring a worker
  • August 26 - [Region 8 News Release] - 2010 - 08/26/2010 - U.S. Labor Department's OSHA orders Utah Transit Authority to pay more than $130,000 to former worker in whistleblower case
  • August 25 - [Region 7 News Release] - 2010 - 08/25/2010 - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites US Postal Service in Kansas City, Kan., with $191,000 in penalties for serious and repeat safety violations
  • August 24 - [Region 4 News Release] - 2010 - 08/24/2010 - Gun range in Lauderdale Lakes, Fla., cited by US Department of Labor's OSHA for health violations with $62,000 in penalties
  • August 24 - [Region 4 News Release] - 2010 - 08/24/2010 - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites Walter Coke Inc. of Birmingham, Ala., with repeat safety violations and $171,500 in penalties
  • August 23 - [National News Release] - 2010 - 08/23/2010 - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites E.N. Range Inc. in Miami, Fla., more than $2 million for exposing workers to lead and other hazards
  • August 23 - [National News Release] - 2010 - 08/23/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites SeaWorld of Florida following animal trainer's death
  • August 23 - [Region 3 News Release] - 2010 - 08/23/2010 - US Department of Labor's OSHA fines Exeter, Pa., manufacturer $156,000 for workplace safety hazards
  • August 23 - [Region 3 News Release] - 2010 - 08/23/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA fines Point Pleasant, W.Va., manufacturer nearly $70,000 for worker exposure to noise, other workplace hazards
  • August 23 - [Region 5 News Release] - 2010 - 08/23/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA fines Karl's Event Rental $85,000
  • August 20 - [Region 1 News Release] - 2010 - 08/20/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA proposes $350,000 in fines against US Postal Service for electrical hazards at Portsmouth, NH, mail processing facility
  • August 19 - [Region 2 News Release] - 2010 - 08/19/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA proposes nearly $115,000 in fines against Rochester, NY, machine shop for uncorrected and recurring hazards
  • August 19 - [Region 6 News Release] - 2010 - 08/19/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Shreveport, La., refinery with $173,000 in penalties for alleged safety and health violations
  • August 19 - [OSHA Statement] - 2010 - 08/19/2010 - Labor Secretary Hilda L. Solis comments on decline in fatal occupational injuries during 2009
  • August 18 - [Region 2 News Release] - 2010 - 08/18/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA proposes $49,000 in fines against Albany, NY, contractor Peter Luizzi & Brothers for cave-in hazard at Cohoes, NY, worksite
  • August 18 - [Region 5 News Release] - 2010 - 08/18/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA fines Dayton, Ohio, US Postal Service processing center $225,000 for willful and serious safety violations
  • August 18 - [OSHA Statement] - 2010 - 08/18/2010 - Statement from US Department of Labor warns employers along Gulf Coast against withholding of HAZWOPER certificates
  • August 17 - [Region 5 News Release] - 2010 - 08/17/2010 - Cooperative Plus Inc. fined again after US Labor Department's OSHA finds 25 safety violations at 2 other grain facilities in Wisconsin
  • August 17 - [Region 6 News Release] - 2010 - 08/17/2010 - US Department of Labor's OSHA files whistleblower lawsuit against retail gas and convenience store chain in Shawnee, Okla.
  • August 16 - [Trade News Release] - 2010 - 08/16/2010 - OSHA to host Web forum to identify hazardous chemicals most in need of agency action
  • August 12 - [National News Release] - 2010 - 08/12/2010 - BP to pay $50.6 million to resolve US Labor Department litigation
  • August 12 - [Region 10 News Release] - 2010 - 08/12/2010 - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites AmeriCold Logistics with $189,000 in fines for serious safety violations at Burley, Idaho, facility
  • August 12 - [Region 6 News Release] - 2010 - 08/12/2010 - La OSHA del Departamento del Trabajo de EE.UU. y el Centro de Justicia para los Trabajadores del Noroeste de Arkansas en Springdale, Ark., firman acuerdo para alianza en seguridad y salubridad
  • August 12 - [Region 6 News Release] - 2010 - 08/12/2010 - US Department of Labor's OSHA and Northwest Arkansas Workers Justice Center in Springdale, Ark., sign safety and health alliance agreement
  • August 12 - [Region 6 News Release] - 2010 - 08/12/2010 - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites M&G Equipment Group following worker's death in Alamo, Texas
  • August 11 - [Region 5 News Release] - 2010 - 08/11/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA fines Wisconsin Polishing and Plating more than $75,000 in penalties for 53 health violations
  • August 11 - [Region 7 News Release] - 2010 - 08/11/2010 - US Department of Labor's OSHA assesses $48,500 in penalties after finding 24 serious violations at Hi Plains Feed, of Garden City, Kan.
  • August 09 - [Region 1 News Release] - 2010 - 08/09/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA proposes $357,000 in fines against US Postal Service for electrical hazards at Boston mail processing facility
  • August 09 - [Region 3 News Release] - 2010 - 08/09/2010 - US Department of Labor cites Moscow, Pa., roofing contractor for endangering workers
  • August 09 - [Region 4 News Release] - 2010 - 08/09/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites AAR Summa Technology in Huntsville, Ala., with proposed penalties of $191,500 for 22 safety and health violations
  • August 09 - [Region 5 News Release] - 2010 - 08/09/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA fines Johnson Controls $70,000 for allowing workers on roof without fall protection
  • August 05 - [National News Release] - 2010 - 08/05/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA proposes $16.6 million in fines in connection with fatal Connecticut natural gas explosion
  • August 05 - [Region 5 News Release] - 2010 - 08/05/2010 - US Labor Department fines US Minerals LLC more than $158,000 for safety violations, endangering its workers
  • August 05 - [Region 6 News Release] - 2010 - 08/05/2010 - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites Matula & Matula Construction following worker death in Lake Jackson, Texas
  • August 04 - [OSHA Media Advisory] - 2010 - 08/04/2010 - US Department of Labor's OSHA to hold telephone news conference today to announce actions for protection of grain industry workers nationwide OSHA issuing $721,000 in fines to Wisconsin grain company
  • August 04 - [Region 2 News Release] - 2010 - 08/04/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA fines New York concrete contractor $210,000 for failing to comply with settlement agreement designed to abate worker exposure to fall hazards
  • August 04 - [Region 2 News Release] - 2010 - 08/04/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA proposes $247,000 in fines against Sally Sherman Foods for uncorrected, recurring hazards at Mount Vernon, NY, plant
  • August 04 - [Region 4 News Release] - 2010 - 08/04/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Jimmie Crowder Excavating and Land Clearing in Tallahassee, Fla., for endangering workers
  • August 04 - [Region 5 News Release] - 2010 - 08/04/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA fines Wisconsin grain cooperative $721,000 after worker is engulfed in frozen soybeans
  • August 03 - [Region 10 News Release] - 2010 - 08/03/2010 - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites Cannon Builders with nearly $128,000 in proposed penalties for endangering workers at Hansen, Idaho, worksite
  • August 02 - [Region 4 News Release] - 2010 - 08/02/2010 - Kirkhill Manufacturing of Athens, Ga., fined more than $125,000 by US Department of Labor's OSHA for safety and health hazards
July
  • July 29 - [Region 1 News Release] -2010 - 07/29/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Fall River, Mass., contractor for fall, scaffolding and electrical hazards at East Providence, RI, jobsite
  • July 29 - [Region 1 News Release] - 2010 - 07/29/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA proposes $420,000 in fines against US Postal Service for electrical hazards at Vermont mail processing facility
  • July 29 - [Region 3 News Release] - 2010 - 07/29/2010 - US Department of Labor cites Marcum Transport of Verdunville, W.Va., for workplace safety and health hazards
  • July 28 - [National News Release] - 2010 - 07/28/2010 - US Department of Labor's OSHA publishes final rule on cranes and derricks in construction
  • July 28 - [Region 1 News Release] - 2010 - 07/28/2010 - Widespread chemical, mechanical and electrical hazards at Eastford, Conn., aircraft parts maker leads to nearly $140,000 in US Labor Department's OSHA fines
  • July 27 - [OSHA Media Advisory] - 2010 - 07/27/2010 - US Department of Labor's OSHA to host July 28 telephone media briefing on new cranes and derricks rulemaking
  • July 26 - [Region 1 News Release] - 2010 - 07/26/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA proposes more than $250,000 in fines against two employers following explosion at Nashua, NH, manufacturing plant
  • July 26 - [Region 6 News Release] - 2010 - 07/26/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Thermal Polymer Systems following workplace fatality in Angleton, Texas
  • July 22 - [Region 1 News Release] - 2010 - 07/22/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites South Windsor, Conn., contractor, for cave-in, trenching and fall hazards
  • July 22 - [OSHA Statement] - 2010 - 07/22/2010 - US Department of Labor's OSHA explains requirements for protective clothing during oil spill beach cleanup operations
  • July 21 - [Region 1 News Release] - 2010 - 07/21/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA proposes $130,050 in fines to Farmington, Conn., aircraft parts manufacturer for fire, electrical and mechanical hazards
  • July 21 - [Region 5 News Release] - 2010 - 07/21/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA, Wisconsin On-site Safety and Health Consultation, the Building and Construction Trades of South Central Wisconsin, and Ryan Companies US establish safety partnership
  • July 21 - [Region 7 News Release] - 2010 - 07/21/2010 - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites Matthews Manufacturing of St. Louis with nearly 100 workplace safety violations
  • July 21 - [OSHA Statement] - 2010 - 07/21/2010 - Statement of US Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis on passage of Miner Safety and Health Act of 2010 by House Committee on Education and Labor
  • July 20 - [Region 2 News Release] - 2010 - 07/20/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA proposes $112,000 in fines against Home Depot USA for uncorrected and recurring hazards at West Nyack, NY, store
  • July 20 - [Region 4 News Release] - 2010 - 07/20/2010 - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites Legion Industries in Waynesboro, Ga., for 43 safety and health violations
  • July 19 - [Region 3 News Release] - 2010 - 07/19/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites DuPont for exposing workers to hazardous chemicals following a fatal accident at the Belle, W.Va., plant
  • July 19 - [Region 6 News Release] - 2010 - 07/19/2010 - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites Jarden Home Brands in Greenville, Texas, for alleged safety violations
  • July 16 - [Region 1 News Release] - 2010 - 07/16/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Danbury, Conn.,hospital for inadequate workplace violence safeguards
  • July 16 - [Region 3 News Release] - 2010 - 07/16/2010 - US Department of Labor's OSHA recognizes Standard Forged Products of McKees Rocks, Pa., for workplace safety and health excellence
  • July 16 - [Region 5 News Release] - 2010 - 07/16/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA fines Kenton Iron Products $214,500 in penalties for 29 safety and health violations
  • July 15 - [Region 5 News Release] - 2010 - 07/15/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA fines Rexnord Industries LLC $130,500 in penalties after worker's arm was amputated by machinery
  • July 15 - [Region 6 News Release] - 2010 - 07/15/2010 - La OSHA del Departamento de Trabajo de los Estados Unidos, el Proyecto Defensa Laboral y Construction Safety and Health Inc. forman una alianza en Austin, Texas
  • July 15 - [Region 6 News Release] - 2010 - 07/15/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA, Workers Defense Project and Construction Safety and Health Inc. form alliance in Austin, Texas
  • July 14 - [Region 1 News Release] - 2010 - 07/14/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA proposes $279,000 in fines against New Bedford, Mass., seafood company for process safety management hazards
  • July 14 - [Region 3 News Release] - 2010 - 07/14/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA forms alliance with Pennsylvania Independent Oil and Gas Association, Indiana University program to protect oilfield workers
  • July 14 - [Region 7 News Release] - 2010 - 07/14/2010 - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites Sturgis Tuckpointing in St. Louis, Mo., for violations of OSH Act
  • July 12 - [OSHA Media Advisory] - 2010 - 07/12/2010 - US Labor Department's solicitor, assistant secretaries for MSHA and OSHA to testify on Miner Safety and Health Act of 2010
  • July 12 - [Region 3 News Release] - 2010 - 07/12/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA proposes $272,000 in fines against US Postal Service for exposing workers to electrical hazards at Capitol Heights, Md., facility
  • July 12 - [Region 5 News Release] - 2010 - 07/12/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA proposes more than $69,000 in penalties against Roll-Kraft for exposing workers to hazards
  • July 12 - [Region 6 News Release] - 2010 - 07/12/2010 - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites Krestmark Industries in Dallas for alleged safety and health violations
  • July 08 - [Region 1 News Release] - 2010 - 07/08/2010 - Repeat and serious safety hazards at 4 Xpect Discount locations in Connecticut lead to $140,700 in US Labor Department OSHA fines for Ohio retailer
  • July 08 - [Region 6 News Release] - 2010 - 07/08/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Enbridge G&P in Douglasville, Texas, following worker fatality from release of hydrogen sulfide
  • July 07 - [Region 2 News Release] - 2010 - 07/07/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA proposes $90,000 in fines for Brooklyn and Staten Island, NY, contractors after Brooklyn balcony collapse
  • July 07 - [OSHA Statement] - 2010 - 07/07/2010 - US Department of Labor's OSHA assistant secretary concerned some oil spill workers not receiving proper training
  • July 07 - [Trade News Release] - 2010 - 07/07/2010 - US Department of Labor announces Imperial Sugar will pay more than $6 million and implement extensive safety and health abatement measures
  • July 07 - [Trade News Release] - 2010 - 07/07/2010 - Whistleblowers.gov offers quick worker access to whistleblower protection information
  • July 06 - [OSHA Media Advisory] - 2010 - 07/06/2010 - Top US Department of Labor officials to travel to Gulf Coast to meet with affected workers
  • July 06 - [National News Release] - 2010 - 07/06/2010 - US Department of Labor's OSHA seeks applications for $2.75 million in new targeted topic safety and health training grants
  • July 06 - [Region 2 News Release] - 2010 - 07/06/2010 - La Administración de Seguridad y Salud Ocupacional (OSHA) del Departamento de Trabajo de EE.UU. cita a Horizon Lines of Puerto Rico, Inc. por riesgos a la seguridad repetidos y serios en el Área Portuaria de Puerto Nuevo
  • July 06 - [Region 2 News Release] - 2010 - 07/06/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Horizon Lines of Puerto Rico Inc. for repeat and serious safety hazards at Puerto Nuevo Port Area
  • July 06 - [Trade News Release] - 2010 - 07/06/2010 - US Department of Labor files worker safety complaint against USPS
  • July 02 - [Trade News Release] - 2010 - 07/02/2010 - OSHA review project eliminates outdated requirements,brings standards up-to-date
June
  • June 30 - [National News Release] -2010 - 06/30/2010 - US Labor Department provides $27 million to help workers displaced by oil spill in Gulf of Mexico
  • June 28 - [Region 1 News Release] - 2010 - 06/28/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA proposes $430,000 in fines against US Postal Service for electrical hazards at Scarborough, Maine, mail processing facility
  • June 24 - [Region 6 News Release] - 2010 - 06/24/2010 - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites manufacturing company for 9 serious safety violations following fatality at El Paso, Texas, worksite
  • June 23 - [Region 6 News Release] - 2010 - 06/23/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA and Association of Energy Service Cos. renew alliance to promote safety and health in the oil and gas well industry
  • June 23 - [Trade News Release] - 2010 - 06/23/2010 - Shipyard, longshoring worker hazards among topics to be discussed during maritime advisory committee meeting
  • June 22 - [National News Release] - 2010 - 06/22/2010 - US Department of Labor's OSHA to hold additional stakeholder meetings on worker injury and illness prevention rule
  • June 22 - [Region 2 News Release] - 2010 - 06/22/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Ford Motor Co. for not repairing damaged overhead cranes at Buffalo Stamping Plant in western New York
  • June 22 - [Region 6 News Release] - 2010 - 06/22/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Sneed Shipbuilding in Channelview, Texas, for alleged safety and health hazards
  • June 21 - [Region 10 News Release] - 2010 - 06/21/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA proposes $77,500 in fines against US Postal Service for electrical hazards at Portland, Ore., mail processing facility
  • June 18 - [Region 2 News Release] - 2010 - 06/18/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA proposes more than $357,000 in fines against UCB Manufacturing for health hazards at Rochester, NY, pharmaceutical plant
  • June 18 - [Trade News Release] - 2010 - 06/18/2010 - OSHA's severe violator enforcement directive effective June 18
  • June 17 - [Region 7 News Release] - 2010 - 06/17/2010 - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites Creekstone Farms Premium Beef of Arkansas City, Kan., for violations of OSH Act
  • June 16 - [Region 7 News Release] - 2010 - 06/16/2010 - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites Loup Valley Alfalfa of Burwell, Neb., for violations of OSH Act
  • June 15 - [Region 7 News Release] - 2010 - 06/15/2010 - Iowa-based railroad ordered by US Department of Labor to make amends to employee censured for reporting work-related injury
  • June 11 - [Trade News Release] - 2010 - 06/11/2010 - New OSHA training emphasizes workers' rights
  • June 10 - [National News Release] - 2010 - 06/10/2010 - US Department of Labor's OSHA, federal on scene coordinator sign memorandum to protect worker health, safety during oil spill cleanup
  • June 10 - [Region 4 News Release] - 2010 - 06/10/2010 - St. Petersburg, Fla., Scuba Clean Inc. cited by US Department of Labor's OSHA for willful and serious violations carrying nearly $201,000 in penalties
  • June 08 - [OSHA Media Advisory] - 2010 - 06/08/2010 - Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis to visit oil spill site in Louisiana for 2-day up close look at US Department of Labor activities at work
  • June 08 - [Region 3 News Release] - 2010 - 06/08/2010 - US Department of Labor's OSHA recognizes Lancaster Safety Consulting Inc. for workplace safety and health success
  • June 08 - [Region 3 News Release] - 2010 - 06/08/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA fines US Postal Service nearly $300,000 for exposing workers to electrical hazards at Pittsburgh, Pa., facility
  • June 08 - [Region 3 News Release] - 2010 - 06/08/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA fines US Postal Service nearly $500,000 for exposing workers to electrical hazards at 2 Philadelphia facilities
  • June 07 - [Trade News Release] - 2010 - 06/07/2010 - OSHA virtual stakeholder meeting seeks input on combustible dust worker hazards
  • June 03 - [Region 2 News Release] - 2010 - 06/03/2010 - US Labor Department files suit against First Student Inc. on behalf of Syracuse, NY, school bus driver allegedly fired for raising safety issues
  • June 02 - [Region 2 News Release] - 2010 - 06/02/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA proposes more than $346,000 in fines against Bronx, NY, elevator cab manufacturer for uncorrected and recurring hazards
  • June 01 - [Region 1 News Release] - 2010 - 06/01/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA proposes $214,500 in fines against Portsmouth, NH, fish and seafood plant for process safety hazards
  • June 01 - [Region 10 News Release] - 2010 - 06/01/2010 - US Bank in Seattle ordered to pay back wages, reinstate former manager terminated in violation of Sarbanes-Oxley Act whistleblower provisions
  • June 01 - [Region 2 News Release] - 2010 - 06/01/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Linden, NJ, manufacturer for exposing employees to chemical hazards
  • June 01 - [Region 2 News Release] - 2010 - 06/01/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA proposes more than $125,000 in fines against Brooklyn, NY, contractor after partial building collapse
  • June 01 - [Trade News Release] - 2010 - 06/01/2010 - Enhancing federal worker safety and health is focus of OSHA training event
May
  • May 28 - [Trade News Release] -2010 - 05/28/2010 - Amended Steel Erection standard improves highway construction worker safety
  • May 28 - [Trade News Release] - 2010 - 05/28/2010 - OSHA seeks members to serve on national advisory committee for improving worker safety and health
  • May 28 - [Trade News Release] - 2010 - 05/28/2010 - Promoting Injury and Illness Prevention Programs among issues to be discussed at advisory committee meeting
  • May 27 - [National News Release] - 2010 - 05/27/2010 - US Department of Labor fines South Dakota Wheat Growers Association of Aberdeen, SD, more than $1.6 million for grain handling violations
  • May 27 - [National News Release] - 2010 - 05/27/2010 - US Department of Labor's OSHA seeks applications for $8 million in new Susan Harwood Safety and Health Capacity Building Training Grants
  • May 27 - [Region 5 News Release] - 2010 - 05/27/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA issues NDK Crystals egregious willful and serious citations following investigation into explosion that killed bystander
  • May 26 - [Region 1 News Release] - 2010 - 05/26/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA proposes more than $61,000 in fines against Weymouth, Mass., contractor after worker falls 30 feet at Brookline, Mass., site
  • May 26 - [Region 7 News Release] - 2010 - 05/26/2010 - US Department of Labor orders United Parcel Service to compensate driver terminated for refusing to drive due to safety concerns
  • May 25 - [Region 6 News Release] - 2010 - 05/25/2010 - Citación de la OSHA del Departamento de Trabajo de los EE. UU.a empresa constructora de College Station, Texas, por presuntas infracciones de seguridad y salubridad
  • May 25 - [Region 6 News Release] - 2010 - 05/25/2010 - US Department of Labor's OSHA and Lee Lewis Construction partner to promote construction safety in West Texas
  • May 25 - [Region 6 News Release] - 2010 - 05/25/2010 - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites College Station, Texas, construction company for alleged safety and health violations
  • May 24 - [National News Release] - 2010 - 05/24/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA publishes proposed rulemaking to prevent injuries from slips, trips and falls on walking-working surfaces
  • May 24 - [Region 4 News Release] - 2010 - 05/24/2010 - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites Miami, Fla., road construction company with willful safety violation, $63,000 in penalties
  • May 24 - [Region 5 News Release] - 2010 - 05/24/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA proposes more than $60,000 in penalties against Waukesha, Wis.-based Baird Display for 19 safety violations
  • May 24 - [Trade News Release] - 2010 - 05/24/2010 - OSHA seeks members to serve on committee for improving construction workers' safety, health
  • May 21 - [Trade News Release] - 2010 - 05/21/2010 - OSHA bloodborne review looks at standard's value in protecting workers
  • May 21 - [Trade News Release] - 2010 - 05/21/2010 - Requirement for protecting workers from hexavalent chromium exposure now a final rule
  • May 20 - [Region 2 News Release] - 2010 - 05/20/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites former North Brunswick, NJ, manufacturer for exposing workers to risks involving hazardous chemicals
  • May 20 - [Region 2 News Release] - 2010 - 05/20/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA finds CSX Transportation Inc. retaliated against veteran New York dispatcher who reported safety concerns
  • May 20 - [Region 5 News Release] - 2010 - 05/20/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA proposes more than $200,000 in penalties against Elyria Foundry Co. LLC for exposing workers to hazards
  • May 20 - [Region 6 News Release] - 2010 - 05/20/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Mueller Copper Tube Products in Wynne, Ark., for exposing workers to variety of hazards
  • May 19 - [National News Release] - 2010 - 05/19/2010 - OSHA thuộc Bộ Lao Động Hoa Kỳ phân phối hướng dẫn, và bảng thông số về an toàn khi thu gom dầu tràn
  • May 19 - [National News Release] - 2010 - 05/19/2010 - OSHA, el Departamento de Trabajo de los EE. UU. distribuye guías de seguridad, hojas de datos para la limpieza de petróleo
  • May 19 - [National News Release] - 2010 - 05/19/2010 - US Department of Labor's OSHA distributes oil spill cleanup safety guides, fact sheets Materials to be published in several languages
  • May 19 - [Region 4 News Release] - 2010 - 05/19/2010 - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites VT Halter Marine more than $1.3 million for willfully exposing workers to toxic vapors in a confined space 2 workers died and 2 received 3rd degree burns
  • May 18 - [Region 2 News Release] - 2010 - 05/18/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA forms 4 alliances to enhance safety and health for variety of workers in western New York
  • May 18 - [Region 4 News Release] - 2010 - 05/18/2010 - US Department of Labor's OSHA proposes nearly $136,000 in penalties against Sewon America Inc. for willful and serious safety violations
  • May 17 - [Region 1 News Release] - 2010 - 05/17/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA proposes $77,500 in fines against West Hartford, Conn., metal finishing plant for 45 safety and health hazards
  • May 17 - [Region 2 News Release] - 2010 - 05/17/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Jersey City, NJ, manufacturer for exposing employees to workplace safety and health hazards
  • May 17 - [Region 3 News Release] - 2010 - 05/17/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Parkersburg, Pa., construction company for exposing workers to fall hazards
  • May 14 - [Region 4 News Release] - 2010 - 05/14/2010 - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites South Bay, Fla., sugar cane mill and refinery for exposing workers to amputation injuries
  • May 14 - [Region 6 News Release] - 2010 - 05/14/2010 - Citación de la OSHA del Departamento de Trabajo de los EE. UU. a fábrica de tortillas en Dallas por presuntas infracciones de salud y seguridad
  • May 14 - [Region 6 News Release] - 2010 - 05/14/2010 - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites tortilla factory in Dallas for alleged safety and health violations
  • May 13 - [Region 2 News Release] - 2010 - 05/13/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Parsippany, NJ, clothing companies for workplace safety and health violations
  • May 13 - [Region 5 News Release] - 2010 - 05/13/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA proposes $45,500 in penalties against The Spieker Co. for safety violations
  • May 13 - [Region 6 News Release] - 2010 - 05/13/2010 - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites Corpus Christi, Texas-based mobile home park for exposing workers to trenching hazards
  • May 13 - [Region 6 News Release] - 2010 - 05/13/2010 - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites Grapevine, Texas-based machine company for failing to protect workers from lead exposure
  • May 13 - [Trade News Release] - 2010 - 05/13/2010 - Review of OSHA's Methylene Chloride standard shows value to worker protection
  • May 12 - [Region 4 News Release] - 2010 - 05/12/2010 - US Department of Labor's OSHA promotes free safety and health training expo for construction workers in South Florida
  • May 11 - [National News Release] - 2010 - 05/11/2010 - US Department of Labor's OSHA seeks to partner with local building inspectors
  • May 11 - [Region 5 News Release] - 2010 - 05/11/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA forms alliance with Mexican Consulate in Chicago to promote worker safety in Illinois and Wisconsin
  • May 11 - [Region 5 News Release] - 2010 - 05/11/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA notifies Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Medical Center of workplace safety and health hazards to its workers
  • May 11 - [Region 7 News Release] - 2010 - 05/11/2010 - Westar Energy-Murray Gill Energy Center earns US Labor Department praise for workplace safety and health achievements
  • May 10 - [Region 1 News Release] - 2010 - 05/10/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA proposes more than $61,000 in fines against Brighton, Mass., contractor for excavation hazards
  • May 10 - [Region 2 News Release] - 2010 - 05/10/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA finds Port Authority Trans-Hudson Corp. railroad violated whistleblower law
  • May 10 - [Region 5 News Release] - 2010 - 05/10/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA fines US Postal Service processing center in Bedford Park, Ill., $210,000 for willful safety violations
  • May 10 - [Region 7 News Release] - 2010 - 05/10/2010 - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites Graham Tire Co. of Grand Island, Neb., for violations of OSH Act
  • May 10 - [Region 8 News Release] - 2010 - 05/10/2010 - US Labor Department’s OSHA proposes $217,000 in fines against US Postal Service for electrical hazards at Denver mail processing facility
  • May 07 - [Region 2 News Release] - 2010 - 05/07/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA proposes $48,500 against Tonawanda Coke Corp. for 14 serious violations
  • May 06 - [National News Release] - 2010 - 05/06/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA requests information on exposure to infectious agents in health care settings
  • May 06 - [Region 2 News Release] - 2010 - 05/06/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Fairfield, NJ, contractor for continued employee exposure to fall hazards
  • May 06 - [Region 3 News Release] - 2010 - 05/06/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Varney, W.Va., lumber company for failing to abate workplace safety and health hazards
  • May 05 - [National News Release] - 2010 - 05/05/2010 - US Department of Labor's OSHA holds series of stakeholder meetings on modernization of injury and illness data collection system
  • May 05 - [Region 2 News Release] - 2010 - 05/05/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA orders New Jersey air carrier to reinstate pilot and pay more than $45,000 in damages and fees
  • May 05 - [Region 5 News Release] - 2010 - 05/05/2010 - Milk Specialties Co. in Whitehall, Wis., agrees to pay $535,000 in penalties after US Labor Department's OSHA safety and health investigation
  • May 04 - [National News Release] - 2010 - 05/04/2010 - US Department of Labor's OSHA holds series of stakeholder meetings on worker Injury and Illness Prevention Programs
  • May 04 - [OSHA Statement] - 2010 - 05/04/2010 - Statement of US Assistant Secretary of Labor for OSHA David Michaels on opening OSHA office in Las Vegas
  • May 03 - [National News Release] - 2010 - 05/03/2010 - Bộ Lao Động Hoa Kỳ tập trung vào sự an toàn của công nhân khi các hoạt động thu gom dầu tràn gia tăng tại khu vực Gulf Coast
  • May 03 - [National News Release] - 2010 - 05/03/2010 - El Departamento de Trabajo de los EE. UU. cuida la seguridad de los trabajadores ante mayores actividades de limpieza de petróleo cerca de la Costa del Golfo
  • May 03 - [National News Release] - 2010 - 05/03/2010 - US Department of Labor focuses on safety of workers as oil cleanup activities ramp up in Gulf Coast region
April
  • April 30 - [Region 1 News Release] -2010 - 04/30/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA proposes $558,000 in fines to US Postal Service for electrical hazards at Providence, RI, mail processing facility
  • April 30 - [Region 6 News Release] - 2010 - 04/30/2010 - Safety hazards at Houston worksite bring citations and fines to plastics manufacturer following investigation by US Labor Department's OSHA
  • April 29 - [Region 5 News Release] - 2010 - 04/29/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA proposes more than $130,000 in penalties against Chicago-based ERA Valdivia Contractors Inc. for health violations
  • April 29 - [OSHA Statement] - 2010 - 04/29/2010 - Statement of US Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis on Protecting America's Workers Act
  • April 28 - [National News Release] - 2010 - 04/28/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA releases data detailing worker exposure to toxic chemicals. Also issues directive on protecting non-English speaking workers from hazards
  • April 28 - [Region 2 News Release] - 2010 - 04/28/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA proposes nearly $107,000 in fines against Buffalo, NY, sheet metal fabricator for uncorrected and recurring hazards
  • April 28 - [Region 5 News Release] - 2010 - 04/28/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA fines Lowe's Home Center $110,000 for continual recordkeeping violations at Cincinnati and Dayton stores
  • April 28 - [Region 6 News Release] - 2010 - 04/28/2010 - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites National Standard Co. in Stillwater, Okla., for safety and health violations
  • April 28 - [OSHA Statement] - 2010 - 04/28/2010 - Statement of US Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis on Workers Memorial Day
  • April 27 - [OSHA Media Advisory] - 2010 - 04/27/2010 - US assistant secretary of labor for OSHA to testify today on strengthening enforcement and ensuring safe workplaces for every American worker
  • April 27 - [OSHA Media Advisory] - 2010 - 04/27/2010 - US deputy assistant secretary of labor for OSHA to testify on whistleblower protections for America's workers
  • April 27 - [Region 5 News Release] - 2010 - 04/27/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA fines Ohio-based Tireman Auto Service Centers Ltd. $177,800 for willful and serious safety violations
  • April 27 - [Region 5 News Release] - 2010 - 04/27/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA proposes $60,000 in penalties against Chicago-based National Wrecking Co. for safety violations
  • April 27 - [Region 5 News Release] - 2010 - 04/27/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA proposes $96,500 in penalties against Packaging Corporation of America for safety violations
  • April 26 - [Region 2 News Release] - 2010 - 04/26/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Long Island, NY, contractor for cave-in hazards after employee is caught in 16-foot deep hole at East Hills worksite
  • April 26 - [Region 6 News Release] - 2010 - 04/26/2010 - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites Birdair Inc.for alleged safety hazards at Arlington,Texas,worksite
  • April 26 - [Trade News Release] - 2010 - 04/26/2010 - Secretary of Labor announces new members to safety, health advisory committee
  • April 25 - [OSHA Statement] - 2010 - 04/25/2010 - US Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis issues statement on worker deaths
  • April 22 - [OSHA Media Advisory] - 2010 - 04/22/2010 - US Department of Labor agency heads to host live Web chats on regulatory agendas on April 26, 27 and 28
  • April 22 - [National News Release] - 2010 - 04/22/2010 - US Department of Labor's OSHA takes action to protect America's workers with severe violator program and increased penalties
  • April 21 - [Region 4 News Release] - 2010 - 04/21/2010 - US Department of Labor's OSHA proposes more than $133,000 in penalties against Clarksville, Ga., manufacturer for 60 safety and health violations
  • April 19 - [Region 2 News Release] - 2010 - 04/19/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA proposes $130,800 in fines for Yonkers, NY, woodwork manufacturer for fire, chemical and amputation hazards
  • April 19 - [Region 4 News Release] - 2010 - 04/19/2010 - US Department of Labor's OSHA proposes more than $63,000 in penalties against Hope Hull, Ala., manufacturer for willful and serious violations
  • April 19 - [Region 5 News Release] - 2010 - 04/19/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA fines American Packaging Corp.in Columbus, Wis., following investigation into worker's death
  • April 19 - [Region 5 News Release] - 2010 - 04/19/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA proposes $64,000 in penalties against Elk Grove, Ill.-based Ceva Freight for serious and repeat safety violations
  • April 15 - [Region 7 News Release] - 2010 - 04/15/2010 - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites Buckhorn Inc. of Springfield, Mo., for violations of OSH Act
  • April 14 - [National News Release] - 2010 - 04/14/2010 - La Secretaria del Trabajo de los EE. UU., Hilda Solís, convoca la primera Cumbre de Acción Nacional en la historia sobre la salud y seguridad laboral de los trabajadores latinos
  • April 14 - [National News Release] - 2010 - 04/14/2010 - Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis convenes 1st ever national action summit on health and safety of Latino workers
  • April 14 - [Region 10 News Release] - 2010 - 04/14/2010 - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites AmeriCold Logistics LLC for alleged safety violations at Nampa, Idaho, facility
  • April 14 - [Region 3 News Release] - 2010 - 04/14/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA joins Morristown, NJ, organization to continue vital effort to protect area Latino workers
  • April 14 - [Region 5 News Release] - 2010 - 04/14/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA proposes $61,500 in penalties against Fleetpride Inc. for safety violations
  • April 14 - [Region 6 News Release] - 2010 - 04/14/2010 - El Departamento del Trabajo de los EE. UU. OSHA y el Consulado Mexicano forman alianza en Houston
  • April 14 - [Region 6 News Release] - 2010 - 04/14/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA, Mexican consulate form alliance in Houston
  • April 13 - [Region 1 News Release] - 2010 - 04/13/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA providing guidance to employers and contractors during Rhode Island flood cleanup
  • April 12 - [Region 6 News Release] - 2010 - 04/12/2010 - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites oil refinery in Big Spring, Texas, for alleged safety and health hazards
  • April 07 - [Region 2 News Release] - 2010 - 04/07/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA orders New Jersey Transit to pay more than $500,000 to worker for violation of railroad whistleblower law
  • April 07 - [Region 4 News Release] - 2010 - 04/07/2010 - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites contractor for willful and serious safety violations following trench fatality in Atlanta
  • April 07 - [Trade News Release] - 2010 - 04/07/2010 - New document addresses shipbreaking worker safety
  • April 01 - [Region 1 News Release] - 2010 - 04/01/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA urges New England recovery workers and public to guard themselves against hazards during flood and storm cleanup
  • April 01 - [Trade News Release] - 2010 - 04/01/2010 - OSHA program protects federal workers
March
  • March 31 - [Region 3 News Release] -2010 - 03/31/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Delaware City, Del., manufacturing company for workplace safety and health hazards
  • March 29 - [Region 4 News Release] - 2010 - 03/29/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA offering employers free construction safety and health training on April 1 at Gulf State Fairgrounds in Mobile, Ala.
  • March 29 - [Region 5 News Release] - 2010 - 03/29/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA fines Elmwood, Wis., dairy farm following investigation into worker's death
  • March 26 - [Region 5 News Release] - 2010 - 03/26/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA notifies Evansville, Ind., regional airport of workplace safety and health violations to workers
  • March 26 - [Region 6 News Release] - 2010 - 03/26/2010 - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites Fort Worth, Texas-based FWT Inc. for alleged workplace safety and health violations
  • March 26 - [Trade News Release] - 2010 - 03/26/2010 - Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health meeting scheduled for April 14 and 16
  • March 25 - [Region 2 News Release] - 2010 - 03/25/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites South Amboy, NJ, stucco contractor for fall hazards
  • March 25 - [Region 6 News Release] - 2010 - 03/25/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Gulf Chemical & Metallurgical Corp. in Freeport, Texas, for alleged workplace safety violations
  • March 25 - [Region 7 News Release] - 2010 - 03/25/2010 - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites Werner Construction Inc. in Norfolk, Neb., for violations of OSH Act
  • March 25 - [Trade News Release] - 2010 - 03/25/2010 - Maritime Advisory Committee for Occupational Safety and Health meeting scheduled for April 27 and 29
  • March 23 - [Region 10 News Release] - 2010 - 03/23/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA forms alliance with Mechanical Contractors Association and United pipefitters association
  • March 23 - [OSHA Statement] - 2010 - 03/23/2010 - Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis remembers workers killed at BP Texas City, calls for re-dedication of safety efforts at refineries, chemical plants
  • March 23 - [Trade News Release] - 2010 - 03/23/2010 - OSHA requests membership nominations to the Maritime Advisory Committee for Occupational Safety and Health
  • March 22 - [OSHA Statement] - 2010 - 03/22/2010 - Comentarios de la Secretaria de Trabajo de los EE. UU. Hilda L. Solis sobre el voto de la Camara de Representantes aprobando la reforma del sistema de seguro medico
  • March 22 - [OSHA Statement] - 2010 - 03/22/2010 - Statement of US Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis on passage of health care reform by US House of Representatives
  • March 18 - [Region 3 News Release] - 2010 - 03/18/2010 - US Labor Department’s OSHA announces informal public hearing on hazard communication in Pittsburgh on March 31
  • March 18 - [Region 4 News Release] - 2010 - 03/18/2010 - US Labor Department orders Tennessee Commerce Bank to reinstate whistleblower and pay more than $1 million in back wages and other relief
  • March 18 - [Region 5 News Release] - 2010 - 03/18/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA proposes $55,500 in penalties against American Warming and Ventilating Inc. for safety violations
  • March 18 - [Trade News Release] - 2010 - 03/18/2010 - OSHA requests comments on Direct Final Rule and Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to protect workers from exposure to hexavalent chromium
  • March 17 - [Region 3 News Release] - 2010 - 03/17/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA fines Allentown, Pa., company for failing to abate workplace safety and health hazards
  • March 17 - [Region 5 News Release] - 2010 - 03/17/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA fines Ohio Decorative Products $91,000 for safety violations
  • March 17 - [Region 6 News Release] - 2010 - 03/17/2010 - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites Pecos, Texas, manufacturing facility for alleged safety and health hazards
  • March 16 - [National News Release] - 2010 - 03/16/2010 - US assistant secretary of labor for OSHA testifies on Protecting America's Workers Act before House subcommittee
  • March 16 - [Region 5 News Release] - 2010 - 03/16/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA schedules combustible dust stakeholder meetings in Chicago to address workplace hazards
  • March 15 - [Region 6 News Release] - 2010 - 03/15/2010 - US Department of Labor's OSHA forms alliance with Texas State Technical College in Sweetwater, Texas
  • March 15 - [Trade News Release] - 2010 - 03/15/2010 - OSHA eTool explains ways to protect the safety of electric power workers
  • March 11 - [Region 3 News Release] - 2010 - 03/11/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Harbeson, Del., poultry processing plant for workplace safety and health hazards
  • March 11 - [Region 9 News Release] - 2010 - 03/11/2010 - US Department of Labor's OSHA assesses Guam contractor Hua Sheng $139,500 for hazardous conditions at barracks, worksite
  • March 10 - [Region 1 News Release] - 2010 - 03/10/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA proposes $178,800 in fines for Massachusetts and Rhode Island contractors for Newton, Mass., cave-in hazards
  • March 09 - [National News Release] - 2010 - 03/09/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA notifies 15,000 workplaces nationwide of high injury and illness rates
  • March 09 - [Region 1 News Release] - 2010 - 03/09/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Franklin County, Maine, pellet mill for combustible dust and other hazards after explosion
  • March 09 - [Region 10 News Release] - 2010 - 03/09/2010 - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites Bowman's Inc. following trenching fatality at Pocatello, Idaho, worksite
  • March 09 - [Region 2 News Release] - 2010 - 03/09/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA finds Port Authority Trans-Hudson Corp. railroad violated federal whistleblower law
  • March 08 - [National News Release] - 2010 - 03/08/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA proposes more than $3 million in fines to BP-Husky refinery near Toledo, Ohio
  • March 08 - [Region 5 News Release] - 2010 - 03/08/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Chipco LLC in Zanesville, Ohio, following fatality at natural gas well site in Londonderry, Ohio
  • March 08 - [Trade News Release] - 2010 - 03/08/2010 - OSHA extends deadline for membership nominations to Federal Advisory Council on Occupational Safety and Health
  • March 08 - [Trade News Release] - 2010 - 03/08/2010 - OSHA extends deadline for submitting comments on Recordkeeping proposed rule
  • March 03 - [Region 3 News Release] - 2010 - 03/03/2010 - US Department of Labor's OSHA partners with Manhattan Torcon JV to protect workers constructing new medical facility
  • March 03 - [Region 9 News Release] - 2010 - 03/03/2010 - US Department of Labor's OSHA orders e-Smart Technologies Inc. to pay whistleblower back wages and $600,000 in compensatory damages
  • March 02 - [Region 1 News Release] - 2010 - 03/02/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA proposes nearly $59,000 in fines against Cheshire, Conn., food distribution warehouse
  • March 01 - [Region 1 News Release] - 2010 - 03/01/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA fines Danvers, Mass., construction contractor $136,000 for asbestos hazards at Beth Israel Hospital in Boston
February
  • February 26 - [Trade News Release] -2010 - 02/26/2010 - DOL/OSHA schedules conference on Latino worker safety and health
  • February 25 - [Region 2 News Release] - 2010 - 02/25/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA reminds employers of hazards associated with snow cleanup and urges proper worker safeguards
  • February 25 - [Region 3 News Release] - 2010 - 02/25/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA reminds employers of hazards associated with snow cleanup and urges proper worker safeguards
  • February 25 - [Region 8 News Release] - 2010 - 02/25/2010 - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites 2 contractors for violations of Occupational Safety and Health Act
  • February 24 - [Region 2 News Release] - 2010 - 02/24/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA proposes more than $62,000 in fines for Worldcolor Buffalo for hazards at Depew, NY, printing plant
  • February 24 - [Region 2 News Release] - 2010 - 02/24/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA urges recovery workers and public to safeguard themselves against hazards during flood and storm cleanup
  • February 22 - [Region 1 News Release] - 2010 - 02/22/2010 - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites North Carolina and Georgia contractors following fatal worker fall from Epping, NH, water tower
  • February 22 - [Region 10 News Release] - 2010 - 02/22/2010 - Rathdrum Power LLC in Rathdrum, Idaho, receives OSHA's highest safety recognition award
  • February 22 - [Region 6 News Release] - 2010 - 02/22/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA and Scaffold Industry Association form alliance to promote safety and health in construction industry
  • February 18 - [Region 2 News Release] - 2010 - 02/18/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Cranesville Block Co. for safety and health hazards at Kingston, NY, plant
  • February 18 - [Region 7 News Release] - 2010 - 02/18/2010 - Fred Weber Inc. earns US Labor Department praise for workplace safety and health achievements at 2 St. Louis-area asphalt plants
  • February 18 - [Region 7 News Release] - 2010 - 02/18/2010 - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites Endres Processing LLC of Kansas City, Kan., for violations of Occupational Safety and Health Act
  • February 16 - [Region 4 News Release] - 2010 - 02/16/2010 - US Department of Labor's OSHA to hold stakeholder meetings in Atlanta on Feb. 17 to discuss combustible dust hazards
  • February 12 - [National News Release] - 2010 - 02/12/2010 - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites C.A. Franc $539,000 for willful fall hazard violations following worker's death at Washington, Pa., worksite
  • February 12 - [Region 3 News Release] - 2010 - 02/12/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Pittsburgh construction company for lack of fall protection following worker's death
  • February 11 - [Region 7 News Release] - 2010 - 02/11/2010 - Contempt orders issued against St. Louis employer for ignoring OSHA citations
  • February 11 - [Region 7 News Release] - 2010 - 02/11/2010 - Illinois-based railroads ordered by US Department of Labor to compensate employee fired for reporting work-related injury
  • February 07 - [OSHA Statement] - 2010 - 02/07/2010 - STATEMENT OF U.S. SECRETARY OF LABOR HILDA L. SOLIS ON THE EXPLOSION IN MIDDLETOWN, CONN.
  • February 04 - [Region 4 News Release] - 2010 - 02/04/2010 - US Department of Labor's OSHA proposes more than $59,000 in penalties against C&W Industries for willful and serious safety and health violations
  • February 04 - [Region 9 News Release] - 2010 - 02/04/2010 - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites Guam painters BME & Sons Inc. $51,200 in proposed penalties for fall protection violations
  • February 02 - [Region 4 News Release] - 2010 - 02/02/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA forming safety partnership with Skanska USA to focus on Westin Peachtree Plaza Window Replacement Project
  • February 02 - [Region 6 News Release] - 2010 - 02/02/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites O.S. Interior Systems following fatality at Houston worksite
  • February 01 - [National News Release] - 2010 - 02/01/2010 - Secretary Hilda L. Solis presents US Department of Labor budget request for fiscal year 2011
  • February 01 - [Trade News Release] - 2010 - 02/01/2010 - OSHA QuickCards™ focus on safety in marine cargo handling operations
January
  • January 29 - [Region 1 News Release] -2010 - 01/29/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA proposes nearly $55,000 in fines against Legacy Builders in Quincy, Mass., after Boston scaffold collapse injures workers
  • January 28 - [OSHA Media Advisory] - 2010 - 01/28/2010 - Secretary Hilda L. Solis and agency heads to discuss US Labor Department's fiscal year 2011 budget through live Web chat on Monday, Feb. 1
  • January 28 - [National News Release] - 2010 - 01/28/2010 - US Department of Labor's OSHA proposes recordkeeping change to improve illness data
  • January 28 - [Region 4 News Release] - 2010 - 01/28/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA proposes $57,000 in penalties against Triangle Grading and Paving for trench safety violations at Fort Bragg, NC
  • January 27 - [Region 1 News Release] - 2010 - 01/27/2010 - Methuen, Mass., contractor faces nearly $167,000 in US Labor Department OSHA fines for cave-in hazards at Quincy and Lynnfield, Mass., worksites
  • January 27 - [Region 4 News Release] - 2010 - 01/27/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA proposing more than $135,000 in penalties against Atlanta stone countertop manufacturer for health hazards
  • January 27 - [Trade News Release] - 2010 - 01/27/2010 - OSHA releases workplace injury and illness information
  • January 27 - [Trade News Release] - 2010 - 01/27/2010 - OSHA schedules informal stakeholder meetings on combustible dust
  • January 27 - [Trade News Release] - 2010 - 01/27/2010 - Updated OSHA guidance helps protect late-night retail workers from workplace violence
  • January 26 - [Region 1 News Release] - 2010 - 01/26/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA proposes $90,500 in fines against Fibrelite for fire and explosion hazards at Pawcatuck, Conn., plant
  • January 26 - [Region 2 News Release] - 2010 - 01/26/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA proposes $71,000 in fines against Schweizer Aircraft Corp. for hazards at Horseheads, NY, plant
  • January 26 - [Region 4 News Release] - 2010 - 01/26/2010 - US Department of Labor's OSHA proposes $217,500 in penalties against fire log manufacturer following employee being injured
  • January 25 - [Region 1 News Release] - 2010 - 01/25/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Bridgeport, Conn., contractor for cave-in hazard at Stamford, Conn., worksite
  • January 25 - [Region 1 News Release] - 2010 - 01/25/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA proposes more than $54,000 in fines against Star Service Corp. for East Boston, Mass., scaffolding and fall hazards
  • January 25 - [Region 4 News Release] - 2010 - 01/25/2010 - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites Mueller Industries subsidiaries in Fulton, Miss., for safety and health violations, proposing $683,000 in penalties
  • January 22 - [National News Release] - 2010 - 01/22/2010 - US Department of Labor releases 6 high-value datasets surpassing 1st open government target
  • January 22 - [Region 1 News Release] - 2010 - 01/22/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA proposes $97,500 in fines against C&S Wholesale Grocers Inc. for recurring electrical and crushing hazards
  • January 19 - [Region 6 News Release] - 2010 - 01/19/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA recognizes ConocoPhillips, Bossier Operations for excellence in safety and health
  • January 15 - [National News Release] - 2010 - 01/15/2010 - US Department of Labor's OSHA announces 'OSHA Listens' public meeting to solicit comments and suggestions from stakeholders
  • January 15 - [Region 6 News Release] - 2010 - 01/15/2010 - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites CITGO Refining and Chemicals in Corpus Christi, Texas, for alleged workplace safety violations
  • January 15 - [Region 8 News Release] - 2010 - 01/15/2010 - Delta Air Lines, DAL Global Services in Colorado Springs, Colo., again recognized by US Labor Department's OSHA for safety and health excellence
  • January 15 - [Region 8 News Release] - 2010 - 01/15/2010 - MillerCoors Grain Elevator in Golden, Colo., recognized by US Labor Department's OSHA for excellence in occupational safety and health
  • January 14 - [Region 2 News Release] - 2010 - 01/14/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA proposes $233,500 in fines against Home Goods for exit access hazards at Long Island, NY, store
  • January 13 - [Region 4 News Release] - 2010 - 01/13/2010 - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites Gordon, Ga., maintenance and repair railcar company with serious safety and health violations following fatality
  • January 13 - [Region 4 News Release] - 2010 - 01/13/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites 3 companies for failing to protect workers' safety while constructing gas pipeline meter stations in Mississippi
  • January 13 - [Trade News Release] - 2010 - 01/13/2010 - DOL/OSHA schedules conference on Latino worker safety and health
  • January 13 - [Trade News Release] - 2010 - 01/13/2010 - Fechas de la conferencia de DOL/OSHA sobre la Seguridad y Salud de los trabajadores Latinos
  • January 13 - [Trade News Release] - 2010 - 01/13/2010 - OSHA booklet outlines hexavalent chromium standards
  • January 12 - [Region 2 News Release] - 2010 - 01/12/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites two employers following confined-space deaths at Queens, NY, recycling facility
  • January 11 - [Region 2 News Release] - 2010 - 01/11/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA fines Camden chocolate processing plant following worker fatality
  • January 11 - [Region 6 News Release] - 2010 - 01/11/2010 - US Department of Labor secures back wages for fired whistleblower in Corpus Christi, Texas
  • January 08 - [Region 4 News Release] - 2010 - 01/08/2010 - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites Fort Lauderdale, Fla., shipping container company with repeat and serious safety violations
  • January 08 - [Trade News Release] - 2010 - 01/08/2010 - New OSHA videos provide respirator and facemask safety guidance
  • January 07 - [Region 1 News Release] - 2010 - 01/07/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA proposes $55,200 in fines to Pembroke, Mass., contractor for Randolph, Mass., cave-in hazard
  • January 07 - [Trade News Release] - 2010 - 01/07/2010 - OSHA announces informal public hearings on hazard communication rule
  • January 05 - [Region 4 News Release] - 2010 - 01/05/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA proposes 41 safety and health violations against Georgia peanut processor in Sylvester and Blakely, Ga.
  • January 04 - [Region 6 News Release] - 2010 - 01/04/2010 - US Department of Labor's OSHA proposes more than $1.4 million in penalties in connection with fatal explosion in Houston



For News Releases prior to January 20, 2009 please see the Archive.