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Previous Years > 2010

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 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 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 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 - [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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 07 - [Trade News Release] - 2010 - 07/07/2010 - Whistleblowers.gov offers quick worker access to whistleblower protection information
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 - [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 - [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 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 - [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 - [Trade News Release] - 2010 - 07/06/2010 - US Department of Labor files worker safety complaint against USPS
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 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 - [Trade News Release] - 2010 - 06/23/2010 - Shipyard, longshoring worker hazards among topics to be discussed during maritime advisory committee meeting
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 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 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 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 - [Trade News Release] - 2010 - 06/18/2010 - OSHA's severe violator enforcement directive effective June 18
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 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 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 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 $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 - [Trade News Release] - 2010 - 06/01/2010 - Enhancing federal worker safety and health is focus of OSHA training event
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 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 - [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 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

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'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 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 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 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 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 - 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 cites College Station, Texas, construction company for alleged safety and health violations
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 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 - [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 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, 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 - 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 - 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 - [Trade News Release] - 2010 - 05/13/2010 - Review of OSHA's Methylene Chloride standard shows value to worker protection
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 - [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 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 - [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 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 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 11 - [National News Release] - 2010 - 05/11/2010 - US Department of Labor's OSHA seeks to partner with local building inspectors
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 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 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 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 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 - [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 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 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 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 - [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 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 - US Department of Labor focuses on safety of workers as oil cleanup activities ramp up in Gulf Coast region
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 - 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

April

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 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 29 - [OSHA Statement] - 2010 - 04/29/2010 - Statement of US Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis on Protecting America's Workers Act
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 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 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 - [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 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 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 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 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 - [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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 - [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 6 News Release] - 2010 - 04/14/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA, Mexican consulate form alliance in Houston
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 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 - [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 5 News Release] - 2010 - 04/14/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA proposes $61,500 in penalties against Fleetpride Inc. for safety violations
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 - [Trade News Release] - 2010 - 04/07/2010 - New document addresses shipbreaking worker safety
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 01 - [Trade News Release] - 2010 - 04/01/2010 - OSHA program protects federal workers
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

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 - [Trade News Release] - 2010 - 03/26/2010 - Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health meeting scheduled for April 14 and 16
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 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 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 2 News Release] - 2010 - 03/25/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites South Amboy, NJ, stucco contractor for fall hazards
March 23 - [Trade News Release] - 2010 - 03/23/2010 - OSHA requests membership nominations to the Maritime Advisory Committee for Occupational Safety and Health
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 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 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 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 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 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 - [Trade News Release] - 2010 - 03/15/2010 - OSHA eTool explains ways to protect the safety of electric power workers
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 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 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 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 2 News Release] - 2010 - 03/09/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA finds Port Authority Trans-Hudson Corp. railroad violated federal whistleblower law
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 08 - [Trade News Release] - 2010 - 03/08/2010 - OSHA extends deadline for submitting comments on Recordkeeping proposed rule
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 - [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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 - [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 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 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 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 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 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 - [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 28 - [National News Release] - 2010 - 01/28/2010 - US Department of Labor's OSHA proposes recordkeeping change to improve illness data
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 27 - [Trade News Release] - 2010 - 01/27/2010 - OSHA releases workplace injury and illness information
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 - Updated OSHA guidance helps protect late-night retail workers from workplace violence
January 27 - [Trade News Release] - 2010 - 01/27/2010 - OSHA schedules informal stakeholder meetings on combustible dust
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 - OSHA booklet outlines hexavalent chromium standards
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 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 6 News Release] - 2010 - 01/11/2010 - US Department of Labor secures back wages for fired whistleblower in Corpus Christi, Texas
January 11 - [Region 2 News Release] - 2010 - 01/11/2010 - US Labor Department's OSHA fines Camden chocolate processing plant following worker fatality
January 08 - [Trade News Release] - 2010 - 01/08/2010 - New OSHA videos provide respirator and facemask safety guidance
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 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.


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