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• May 06 [Region 1 News Release] - 2013 - 05/06/2013 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Maine sawmill for repeat and serious violations of workplace safety standards
• April 29 [Region 1 News Release] - 2013 - 04/29/2013 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Maine pipe supplier for repeat and serious violations of excavation safety standards
• April 22 [Region 1 News Release] - 2013 - 04/22/2013 - New England candy manufacturer cited by US Labor Department's OSHA for 19 serious health and safety violations after ammonia release
• April 15 [Region 1 News Release] - 2013 - 04/15/2013 - US Labor Department's OSHA forms alliance with Philippine consulate general in New York to inform, assist workers in 10 states
• April 10 [Region 1 News Release] - 2013 - 04/10/2013 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Nuway Tobacco Co. for combustible dust, electrical, mechanical and fall hazards
• March 18 [Region 1 News Release] - 2013 - 03/18/2013 - East Hartford, Conn., auto body shop cited by US Labor Department's OSHA after inspection finds repeat and workplace hazards
• February 13 [Region 1 News Release] - 2013 - 02/13/2013 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Dayville, Conn., cosmetics manufacturing plant for electrical, confined space, mechanical and chemical hazards
• February 12 [Region 1 News Release] - 2013 - 02/12/2013 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Forever 21 for repeat safety hazards following inspection of Burlington, Mass., store
• February 07 [Region 1 News Release] - 2013 - 02/07/2013 - US Labor Department obtains judgment ordering Maine dentist to pay $72,000 to two former employees who raised workplace health concerns
• January 31 [Region 1 News Release] - 2013 - 01/31/2013 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Milford, Conn., roofing contractor, proposes nearly $45,000 in fines for fall hazards at local work site
• January 16 [Region 1 News Release] - 2013 - 01/16/2013 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Massachusetts wholesale food manufacturer/distributor for energy control, ammonia and other hazards
• January 16 [Region 1 News Release] - 2013 - 01/16/2013 - La OSHA del Departamento de Trabajo de los EE.UU. cita a fabricante / distribuidor de alimentos al por mayor por control de energía, amoníaco y otros peligros
• January 08 [Region 1 News Release] - 2013 - 01/08/2013 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Dracut, Mass., contractor, proposes $55,660 in fines for excavation, other safety hazards at Nashua, NH, work site

• December 17 [Region 1 News Release] - 2012 - 12/17/2012 - Keene, NH, contractor cited in fatal fall at school construction site agrees to correct hazards, expand worker training after US Labor Department actions
• November 28 [Region 1 News Release] - 2012 - 11/28/2012 - New England Wood Pellet agrees to correct explosion and fire hazards at New Hampshire facility following US Labor Department actions
• November 20 [Region 1 News Release] - 2012 - 11/20/2012 - New Haven, Conn., manufacturer cited by US Labor Department's OSHA for safety violations after 4 workers hospitalized following fire
• November 08 [Region 1 News Release] - 2012 - 11/08/2012 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Johnston, RI, lawn care service for 7 serious violations following electrocution of employee
• November 08 [Region 1 News Release] - 2012 - 11/08/2012 - US Department of Labor's OSHA and recidivist Massachusetts contractor reach settlement over cave-in hazards at Cambridge and Framingham sites
• November 05 [Region 1 News Release] - 2012 - 11/05/2012 - US Labor Department secures decision affirming fall hazard violation, fine against Campbell, Ohio-based bridge painting company
• November 05 [Region 1 News Release] - 2012 - 11/05/2012 - US Labor Department's OSHA urges hurricane recovery workers to protect themselves against hazards
• November 05 [Region 1 News Release] - 2012 - 11/05/2012 - La OSHA del Departamento de Trabajo de EE. UU. anima a que los trabajadores en tareas de recuperación del huracán se protejan contra peligros
• October 31 [Region 1 News Release] - 2012 - 10/31/2012 - Newton, Mass., medical provider cited by US Labor Department's OSHA after workers exposed to biohazards; inspection finds willful, serious violations
• October 30 [Region 1 News Release] - 2012 - 10/30/2012 - US Labor Department's OSHA urges recovery workers and public to guard against hazards during Hurricane Sandy
• October 24 [Region 1 News Release] - 2012 - 10/24/2012 - Craft brewer cited by US Labor Department's OSHA for safety hazards at New Hampshire brewery following fatality caused by April keg explosion
• October 18 [Region 1 News Release] - 2012 - 10/18/2012 - In 2 lawsuits, US Labor Department obtains back wages and corrective action for Connecticut workers fired for filing OSHA complaints
• October 05 [Region 1 News Release] - 2012 - 10/05/2012 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Nashua, NH, contractor for repeat, serious trenching violations at Middlesex County, Mass., work site
• September 17 [Region 1 News Release] - 2012 - 09/17/2012 - Everett, Mass., contractor faces more than $40,000 in fines from US Labor Department's OSHA for excavation hazard at Chelsea job site
• August 24 [Region 1 News Release] - 2012 - 08/24/2012 - Monro Muffler Brake reaches agreement with US Labor Department to protect workers against hydraulic lift hazards at multiple company locations
• August 16 [Region 1 News Release] - 2012 - 08/16/2012 - Massachusetts heavy equipment operator cited by US Labor Department's OSHA after crane comes in contact with power line and injures worker
• August 15 [Region 1 News Release] - 2012 - 08/15/2012 - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites JC Silva Remodeling Services for fall hazards at 3 Conn. work sites, including 1 where a worker died from a fall
• August 10 [Region 1 News Release] - 2012 - 08/10/2012 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites New Hampshire foundry with long violation history for willfully exposing workers to lead hazards
• August 07 [Region 1 News Release] - 2012 - 08/07/2012 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Charter Oak Health Center in Hartford for failing to effectively safeguard employees against tuberculosis
• August 06 [Region 1 News Release] - 2012 - 08/06/2012 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites 10 contractors from 6 states for fall, electrical, other safety hazards during construction of New Hampshire mall
• July 09 [Region 1 News Release] - 2012 - 07/09/2012 - US Labor Department's OSHA proposes $132,000 in fines against Maine steel fabricator for electrical, crushing and laceration hazards at Augusta, Maine, plant
• June 19 [Region 1 News Release] - 2012 - 06/19/2012 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Pawtucket River Bridge reconstruction contractor, proposes $60,900 in fines for inadequate rescue and fall safeguards
• June 18 [Region 1 News Release] - 2012 - 06/18/2012 - US Labor Department’s OSHA cites Tribe Mediterranean Foods for safety violations following death of a worker in Taunton, Mass.
• June 06 [Region 1 News Release] - 2012 - 06/06/2012 - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites North Billerica, Mass., contractor for violations following arc blast at Andover worksite that injured worker
• June 06 [Region 1 News Release] - 2012 - 06/06/2012 - US Labor Department's OSHA proposes more than $193,000 in fines for stability, steel erection, cave-in, fall hazards at Kimball Union Academy site
• May 17 [Region 1 News Release] - 2012 - 05/17/2012 - Middleton, Mass., manufacturer pays $600,000 in fines, takes corrective steps following legal action by US Labor Department after 2011 explosion
• May 07 [Region 1 News Release] - 2012 - 05/07/2012 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Lancaster, Mass., packaging manufacturer following worker fatality
• May 07 [Region 1 News Release] - 2012 - 05/07/2012 - DeMoulas Super Markets agrees to correct hazards, enhance employee safety at all Market Basket stores in Massachusetts and New Hampshire
• May 03 [Region 1 News Release] - 2012 - 05/03/2012 - US Labor Department's OSHA proposes more than $117,000 in fines to Newport, RI, contractor for cave-in hazards at Middletown, RI, work site
• April 27 [Region 1 News Release] - 2012 - 04/27/2012 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites New England Wood Pellet, proposes $147,000 in fines for workplace hazards following October 2011 fire
• April 20 [Region 1 News Release] - 2012 - 04/20/2012 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Connecticut contractor for willful and serious safety violations in connection with fatal fall at Stamford work site
• April 02 [Region 1 News Release] - 2012 - 04/02/2012 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Massachusetts contractor, proposes $50,000 fine for fall hazards at Montville, Conn., public safety building site
• April 02 [Region 1 News Release] - 2012 - 04/02/2012 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Bath Iron Works for safety violations
• March 20 [Region 1 News Release] - 2012 - 03/20/2012 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Massachusetts stone fabricator for repeat and serious violations at Ansonia, Conn., facility; proposes $47,600 in fines
• March 19 [Region 1 News Release] - 2012 - 03/19/2012 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites New Hampshire contractor following fatal fall at Keene Middle School work site
• March 02 [Region 1 News Release] - 2012 - 03/02/2012 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Westinghouse plant in Newington, NH, for inadequate safeguards against hexavalent chromium
• February 15 [Region 1 News Release] - 2012 - 02/15/2012 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Candia, NH, contractor for willful and serious safety violations at Manchester, NH, work site
• January 31 [Region 1 News Release] - 2012 - 01/31/2012 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Reading, Mass., roofer for exposing workers to fall hazards at Topsfield, Mass., work site, proposes $42,000 in fines
• January 26 [Region 1 News Release] - 2012 - 01/26/2012 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Ashland, NH, contractor for cave-in hazards at Wolfeboro worksite
• January 25 [Region 1 News Release] - 2012 - 01/25/2012 - US Labor Department's OSHA proposes $169,000 in fines to Hartford, Conn., contractor for repeatedly exposing workers to cave-in hazards
• January 18 [Region 1 News Release] - 2012 - 01/18/2012 - US Labor Department files complaint to require DeMoulas Super Markets to address hazards at Market Basket stores in Massachusetts and New Hampshire
• January 11 [Region 1 News Release] - 2012 - 01/11/2012 - US Labor Department's OSHA proposes $70,000 in fines against Everett, Mass., recycling company after workers injured by rotating equipment
• January 09 [Region 1 News Release] - 2012 - 01/09/2012 - US Labor Department's OSHA proposes nearly $105,000 in fines against Interstate Brands for safety hazards at Hostess plant in Biddeford, Maine

• December 21 [Region 1 News Release] - 2011 - 12/21/2011 - US Labor Department reaches settlement with Wilmington, Mass., masonry contractor to enhance fall protection for workers
• December 13 [Region 1 News Release] - 2011 - 12/13/2011 - US Labor Department's OSHA proposes $110,000 in fines against New London, Conn., contractor for fall and other hazards at Old Lyme work site
• December 07 [Region 1 News Release] - 2011 - 12/07/2011 - US Labor Department's OSHA proposes $127,560 in fines against recidivist Shelton, Conn., contractor for willful fall hazards
• December 01 [Region 1 News Release] - 2011 - 12/01/2011 - US Labor Department's OSHA proposes $72,900 in fines for East Boston, Mass., painting contractor for violations at North Kingstown, RI, shipyard
• December 01 [Region 1 News Release] - 2011 - 12/01/2011 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites North Kingstown, RI, shipyard for repeat and serious safety hazards, proposes more than $62,000 in fines
• November 16 [Region 1 News Release] - 2011 - 11/16/2011 - US Labor Department's OSHA proposes $177,000 in fines to Pomfret, Conn., manufacturer for repeat, serious violations of workplace safety standards
• November 01 [Region 1 News Release] - 2011 - 11/01/2011 - Fall hazards of up to 57 feet at Portsmouth, NH, work site lead to $180,100 in US Labor Department proposed fines for Everett, Mass., framing contractor
• November 01 [Region 1 News Release] - 2011 - 11/01/2011 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Massachusetts Bay Commuter Railroad for workplace safety hazards at Somerville maintenance facility
• October 26 [Region 1 News Release] - 2011 - 10/26/2011 - US Labor Department secures decision affirming OSHA citations and fines against Danbury, Conn., contractor for cave-in hazards
• October 26 [Region 1 News Release] - 2011 - 10/26/2011 - Cave-in hazard at Hanover, Mass., job site leads to $161,000 in proposed fines for Boston contractor Walsh Corp. from US Labor Department OSHA
• October 19 [Region 1 News Release] - 2011 - 10/19/2011 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Rhode Island contractor for serious safety violations after fatal worker fall at Woonsocket job site
• October 18 [Region 1 News Release] - 2011 - 10/18/2011 - US Labor Department's OSHA proposes more than $589,000 in fines to Tewksbury, Mass.-based DeMoulas Super Markets for hazards at New Hampshire stores
• September 21 [Region 1 News Release] - 2011 - 09/21/2011 - US Labor Department sues Beverly, Mass., dentist for allegedly firing employee who raised concerns about contaminated needle disposal
• September 16 [Region 1 News Release] - 2011 - 09/16/2011 - US Labor Department's OSHA proposes $175,500 in fines to North Billerica, Mass., employer for 38 alleged safety violations following worker injury
• September 13 [Region 1 News Release] - 2011 - 09/13/2011 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites 50 safety violations, proposes $917,000 in fines against Bostik Inc. following Middleton, Mass., explosion
• September 08 [Region 1 News Release] - 2011 - 09/08/2011 - US Labor Department's OSHA proposes $176,000 in fines against Stowe Woodward LLC for hazards at Concord, NH, plant
• September 01 [Region 1 News Release] - 2011 - 09/01/2011 - US Labor Department reaches settlement with Nations Roof, 14 affiliated companies to enhance safety and health for employees nationwide
• August 29 [Region 1 News Release] - 2011 - 08/29/2011 - US Labor Department's OSHA urges recovery workers and public to guard against hazards during Tropical Storm Irene cleanup
• August 10 [Region 1 News Release] - 2011 - 08/10/2011 - US Labor Department's OSHA orders Metro North Commuter Railroad to promote and pay more than $141,000 to worker who reported injury
• August 01 [Region 1 News Release] - 2011 - 08/01/2011 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Monro Muffler Brake after worker injured in fire at Hyannis, Mass., location; proposed fines total $184,000
• August 01 [Region 1 News Release] - 2011 - 08/01/2011 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites North Kingstown, RI, rigging manufacturer for 18 serious safety violations following worker's death
• August 01 [Region 1 News Release] - 2011 - 08/01/2011 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Putnam, Conn., filter manufacturer for safety and health hazards; more than $121,000 in fines proposed
• July 28 [Region 1 News Release] - 2011 - 07/28/2011 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites North Suffolk Mental Health Association in Massachusetts for inadequate workplace violence safeguards
• July 05 [Region 1 News Release] - 2011 - 07/05/2011 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Bethel, Conn., machine shop for repeat and serious hazards, proposes more than $55,000 in fines
• June 29 [Region 1 News Release] - 2011 - 06/29/2011 - US Labor Department resolves OSHA citations against Black Mag LLC for Colebrook, NH explosion that killed 2 workers
• June 29 [Region 1 News Release] - 2011 - 06/29/2011 - US Labor Department's OSHA recognizes Raytheon's Cross Business Integration Center in Billerica, Mass., for workplace safety and health
• June 28 [Region 1 News Release] - 2011 - 06/28/2011 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Somerville, Mass., commercial laundry for safety hazards following worker injury
• June 10 [Region 1 News Release] - 2011 - 06/10/2011 - US Department of Labor's OSHA proposes more than $243,000 in fines against Lewiston, Maine, contractor for egregious fall hazards, other violations
• June 01 [Region 1 News Release] - 2011 - 06/01/2011 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites 2 employers for electrical hazards at The Hartford Financial Services Group in Connecticut
• May 19 [Region 1 News Release] - 2011 - 05/19/2011 - US Labor Department secures decision affirming OSHA citations and $89,000 in fines against Pittsfield, NH, contractor
• May 16 [Region 1 News Release] - 2011 - 05/16/2011 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites South Easton, Mass., contractor for fall, other hazards at Lowell, Mass., job site
• May 11 [Region 1 News Release] - 2011 - 05/11/2011 - US Labor Department's OSHA proposes nearly $47,000 in fines, cites Orange, Conn., metal fabricator for repeat and serious violations
• May 10 [Region 1 News Release] - 2011 - 05/10/2011 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Shelton, Conn., contractor for repeat and serious violations; proposes more than $139,000 in penalties
• April 21 [Region 1 News Release] - 2011 - 04/21/2011 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Bristol, Conn., contractor for willful, repeat and serious violations; proposes $143,000 in penalties
• March 29 [Region 1 News Release] - 2011 - 03/29/2011 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Volvo Aero Connecticut with 17 serious safety violations at Newington plant
• March 24 [Region 1 News Release] - 2011 - 03/24/2011 - US Labor Department's OSHA urges employers to guard against fall hazards after citing employer at Danvers, Mass., jobsite
• March 24 [Region 1 News Release] - 2011 - 03/24/2011 - US Labor Department's OSHA proposes more than $49,000 in fines against Lawrence, Mass., metal finishing plant for repeat and serious safety hazards
• March 18 [Region 1 News Release] - 2011 - 03/18/2011 - US Labor Department's OSHA urges Rhode Island employers to guard against fall hazards after citing contractor at Newport jobsite
• March 16 [Region 1 News Release] - 2011 - 03/16/2011 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Wilton, NH, direct mail printer and distributor for 17 willful and serious safety violations
• March 16 [Region 1 News Release] - 2011 - 03/16/2011 - US Department of Labor's OSHA proposes $212,000 in fines against Lincoln, Maine, paper mill for recurring hazards following a worker injury
• March 03 [Region 1 News Release] - 2011 - 03/03/2011 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Pep Boys for machine guarding and electrical hazards at Hamden, Conn., location
• February 28 [Region 1 News Release] - 2011 - 02/28/2011 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Canton, Mass., contractor for failing to provide cave-in protection at Boston jobsite
• February 25 [Region 1 News Release] - 2011 - 02/25/2011 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Stoughton, Mass., contractor for failing to provide cave-in protection at Revere, Mass., jobsite
• February 22 [Region 1 News Release] - 2011 - 02/22/2011 - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites Canton, Mass., contractor on Hultman Aqueduct project in Weston, Mass., for repeat and serious violations