What's New - November 2012

  • November 30 - Region 5 - US Department of Labor's OSHA renews alliance with Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College
  • November 30 - Region 5 - US Department of Labor's OSHA renews alliance with Chippewa Valley Technical College in Wisconsin
  • November 30 - National Release - FAA proposes policy to improve flight attendant workplace safety
  • November 29 - Region 2 - OSHA issues new fact sheet on importance and necessity of providing, using proper personal protective equipment during Sandy cleanup
  • November 29 - Region 4 - Norfolk Southern Railway Co. ordered by US Labor Department to pay more than $288,000 for violating Federal Railroad Safety Act
  • November 29 - Region 6 - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites BCW Food Products in Dallas with serious violations for exposing workers to amputations, other hazards
  • November 28 - Region 5 - US Labor Department’s OSHA cites Dover Chemical Co. for 47 violations following chemical release at Ohio plant, proposes $545,000 in fine
  • November 28 - Region 1 - New England Wood Pellet agrees to correct explosion and fire hazards at New Hampshire facility following US Labor Department actions
  • November 27 - Region 8 - Scrap metal recycler cited by US Labor Department's OSHA for exposing Butte, Mont., workers to multiple safety hazards, including amputations
  • November 27 - Region 3 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Jersey City, NJ, warehouse company for fall and other safety hazards
  • November 27 - Region 3 - US Labor Department's OSHA exposes safety and health hazards at construction sites through no-notice incident prevention campaign
  • November 26 - Region 4 - Dalton, Ga., chemical manufacturer cited by US Department of Labor's OSHA for 20 safety violations following explosion; proposed penalties total $77,000
  • November 26 - Region 4 - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites Mississippi Phosphates for 40 safety and health violations following 2 worker fatalities
  • November 21 - Region 1 - New Haven, Conn., manufacturer cited by US Labor Department's OSHA for safety violations after 4 workers hospitalized following fire
  • November 20 - Region 6 - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites ProMaxima Manufacturing in Houston for exposing workers to amputations, other hazards
  • November 20 - Region 6 - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites Harrison Hoist following tower crane collapse at UT Dallas that killed 2 workers
  • November 20 - Trade Release - US Department of Labor's OSHA announces new Whistleblower Protection Program director
  • November 19 - Region 6 - Department of Labor's OSHA cites TMT in Dallas, Texas, following robbery, death of worker at Garland Whip In store
  • November 19 - Region 2 - OSHA and EPA urge employers, workers, homeowners and others to protect themselves during flood cleanup
  • November 19 - Region 5 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Cargill Meat Solutions for exposing workers to hazardous energy at Illinois plant, proposes $114,000 in fines
  • November 16 - Federal Register 77: 68717-68718 - Updating OSHA Standards Based on National Consensus Standards; Head Protection Proposed rule; withdrawal.
  • November 16 - Federal Register 77: 68684-68685 - Updating OSHA Standards Based on National Consensus Standards; Head Protection
  • November 16 - Federal Register 77: 68849-68850 - Standard on 4,4'--Methylenedianiline in Construction; Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Approval of Information Collection (Paperwork) Requirements
  • November 15- OSHA QuickTakes - November 15, 2012
  • November 15 - Region 6 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Vann Energy Services in Nixon, Texas, for violations after 2 workers injured in fire
  • November 15 - Region 6 - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites Williams & Davis Boilers in Hutchins, Texas, with repeat, willful and serious violations during follow-up inspection
  • November 15 - National Release - US Labor Department's OSHA encourages retailers to provide crowd management measures to protect workers during major sales events
  • November 15 - Federal Register 77: 68152 - Preparations for the 24th Session of the UN Sub-committee of Experts on the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) and Stakeholder Meeting
  • November 14 - Region 3 - US Labor Department recovers back wages for student workers, fines companies for labor violations at warehouse in Palmyra, Pa.
  • November 14 - Region 5 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Lapmaster Precision Finishing Services in Dayton, Ohio, with 13 violations following inspection prompted by complaint
  • November 14 - Region 5 - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites Grede Wisconsin with 9 safety violations during follow-up inspection at Berlin, Wis., iron foundry
  • November 14 - Region 5 - US Labor Department seeks court enforcement of order requiring Star Air to reinstate 2 wrongfully terminated Ohio truck drivers
  • November 13 - Region 5 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites American Masonry in Chicago for exposing workers to lead dust, proposes $196,000 in fines
  • November 9 - Trade Release - OSHA seeks nominations for members to serve on the Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health
  • November 9 - Federal Register 77: 67313-67319 - Revising the Exemption for Digger Derricks in the Cranes and Derricks in Construction Standard
  • November 9 - Federal Register 77: 67313-67319 - Final Rule- Revising the Exemption for Digger Derricks in the Cranes and Derricks in Construction Standard
  • November 8 - Region 6 - Texas cabinet manufacturer cited by US Labor Department’s OSHA for combustible dust, other hazards; proposed penalties total more than $64,000
  • November 8 - Region 1 - US Department of Labor's OSHA and recidivist Massachusetts contractor reach settlement over cave-in hazards at Cambridge and Framingham sites
  • November 8 - Region 1 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Johnston, RI, lawn care service for 7 serious violations following electrocution of employee
  • November 8 - Region 2 - US Labor Department's OSHA proposes more than $61,000 in fines to Syracuse, NY, roofing contractor for fall hazards at Liverpool work site
  • November 7 - Region 5 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites B.W. Supply in Lyons, Ohio, for 25 health and safety violations, proposes more than $205,000 in fines
  • November 7 - Region 5 - US Labor Department's OSHA proposes $75,000 in fines to Minnesota pipe manufacturer for machine guarding, other hazards at Chatsworth, Ill., facility
  • November 7 - Region 5 - US Labor Department's OSHA establishes partnership with Black & Veatch Construction for work on Columbia Energy Center in Pardeeville, Wis.
  • November 7 - Federal Register 77: 66870-66872 - Request for nominations for membership on ACCSH
  • November 7 - Region 5 - Northern Illinois Flight Center ordered by US Labor Department's OSHA to reinstate, pay more than $500,000 to illegally terminated pilot
  • November 7 - Region 4 - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites New York contractor for exposing workers to fall and other hazards at Jacksonville, Fla., work site
  • November 6 - Federal Register 77: 66639-66641 - Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health (ACCSH)
  • November 6 - Federal Register 77: 66638-66639 - The Standard on Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals; Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Approval of Information Collection (Paperwork) Requirements
  • November 6 - Trade Release - OSHA schedules meeting of the Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health
  • November 5 - Region 5 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites tank cleaning service for confined space hazards at Lansing, Ill., facility; proposed fines exceed $142,000
  • November 5 - Region 5 - US Labor Department's OSHA establishes safety partnership to protect workers building Cleveland Medical Mart and Convention Center
  • November 5 - Region 1 - La OSHA del Departamento de Trabajo de EE. UU. anima a que los trabajadores en tareas de recuperación del huracán se protejan contra peligros
  • November 5 - Region 1 - US Labor Department’s OSHA urges hurricane recovery workers to protect themselves against hazards
  • November 5 - Region 1 - US Labor Department secures decision affirming fall hazard violation, fine against Campbell, Ohio-based bridge painting company
  • November 1 - Region 3 - US Department of Labor's OSHA proposes $58,000 in fines to New Castle, Pa., recycling company for 27 workplace safety, health hazards
  • November 1 - Trade Release - OSHA will hold meeting of the National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health
  • November 1 - Region 5 - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites History Construction Management for exposing workers to lead, other hazards at Odell, Ill., plant
  • November 1 - Trade Release - OSHA and the International Window Cleaning Association renew Alliance to protect workers from industry hazards
  • November 1- OSHA QuickTakes - November 1, 2012

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