News Releases
US Department of Labor releases new workplace guidance to prepare employers, workers for opioid emergencies
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration today released a fact sheet to help employers and workers rapidly respond to opioid-related overdose emergencies in the workplace.
US Department of Labor cites New Jersey car wash for willfully exposing workers to safety hazards, proposes more than $446K in fines
SICKLERVILLE, NJ – The U.S. Department of Labor has cited a New Jersey car wash service for willfully exposing workers to safety hazards related to hazardous energy and excessive noise levels, proposing $446,864 in penalties.
US Department of Labor cites Florida pipeline installation contractor for willfully exposing workers to safety hazards after March fatality
ORLANDO, FL – The U.S. Department of Labor has cited an Orlando-based pipeline installation contractor for willfully exposing employees to safety hazards after an incident claimed the life of a worker at a New Smyrna Beach worksite in March 2026.
US Department of Labor investigation finds Chicago construction employer exposed workers to continued safety hazards, proposes $265K in penalties
CHICAGO – The U.S. Department of Labor has cited a Calumet City-based residential construction and carpentry employer after two separate investigations into its continued failure to provide fall protection for workers.
US Department of Labor cites Pennsylvania brick manufacturer for willfully exposing workers to silica hazards, proposes $496K in fines
WATSONTOWN, PA – The U.S. Department of Labor has cited a brick manufacturer with three willful and four serious violations for knowingly exposing its workers to unsafe levels of respirable silica dust at its Watsontown plant.
US Labor Department finds Wisconsin food manufacturer repeatedly exposed workers to safety hazards following 2 incidents, 3 fatalities
JANESVILLE, WI – The U.S. Department of Labor has cited a Wisconsin-based food products manufacturer after two incidents involving industrial kettles releasing hot steam and liquid, causing three worker deaths and two serious injuries.
US Department of Labor cites Maine hardwood pulp mill more than $700K for exposing workers to chemical hazards
AUGUSTA, ME – A federal investigation into the release of a deadly gas at a Baileyville-based wood pulp mill found that the employer exposed workers to safety and health hazards that resulted in the death of two workers.
US Department of Labor, US Coast Guard sign Memorandum of Understanding to enhance maritime safety in Northwest Oregon
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the U.S. Coast Guard have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance coordination to protect maritime workers in Northwest Oregon.
Federal investigators cite Florida roofing contractor for willfully, repeatedly ignoring fall protection standards, propose $349K in fines
ORLANDO, FL – The U.S. Department of Labor has cited a Florida roofing company for willfully putting workers at risk of falling at residential construction sites.
US Department of Labor fines Houston utility contractor $343K after worker hospitalized following excavation collapse at Brazoria County work site
HOUSTON – A U.S. Department of Labor investigation concluded that a Houston utility construction company exposed employees to safety hazards after an excavation collapse hospitalized a worker.
US Department of Labor cites big rig parts distributer for confined space, safety hazards after worker fatality at company’s Corpus Christi facility
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX ‒ The U.S. Department of Labor has cited big rig parts distributer FleetPride Inc. for 16 serious safety violations after an investigation into a worker fatality found the company exposed workers to confined space and other safety hazards.
New York-based automotive service provider agrees to pay $174K to settle safety violations, protect workers after federal investigation
NORWICH, NY - The U.S. Department of Labor has entered into a settlement agreement with auto service provider Monro Inc. requiring it to pay $174,000 in penalties to resolve seven safety violations found at its Norwich facility in July 2025.
US Department of Labor cites Texas contractor, staffing company after worker suffers fatal injury in elementary school crawl space
SAN ANTONIO, TX - The U.S. Department of Labor has cited a building contractor and a staffing company for safety violations after a worker suffered fatal injuries while operating a mini-excavator beneath an elementary school in Converse.
US Department of Labor announces nearly $13M available in funding for worker safety, health training grants
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the availability of $12.7 million in Susan Harwood Training Grants to support the delivery of training and education to help workers and employers identify and prevent workplace safety and health hazards.
US Department of Labor proposes $3.5M in fines for dangerous health, safety violations by 3 employers during Houston facility chemical spill response
HOUSTON – The U.S. Department of Labor has proposed more than $3.5 million in fines against three companies after federal inspectors determined they failed to protect workers during post-emergency response cleanup after a chemical spill at the BWC Terminals industrial facility in Channelview.
US Department of Labor to host free, three-day virtual training on worker safety and health for federal agencies, Aug. 4-6
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration will host a free, three-day virtual training event Aug. 4-6 to help federal agency safety and health personnel strengthen protections for federal workers.
US Department of Labor cites Piggly Wiggly franchisee for willful, serious violations after employee suffers amputation
ATLANTA – The U.S. Department of Labor has cited a Bowden Piggly Wiggly supermarket franchisee for safety violations after a meat department worker suffered an amputation.
US Department of Labor highlights safe construction practices during 2026 National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration is encouraging construction employers and workers nationwide to participate in the 13th annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction, taking place May 4-8, 2026.
US Department of Labor finds railroad wrongfully suspended worker for reporting train collision, safety concerns
KANSAS CITY, MO – A U.S. Department of Labor whistleblower investigation has found that a railroad company wrongfully suspended an employee for reporting a train collision and safety concerns, in violation of the Federal Railroad Safety Act.
US Department of Labor cites Florida roofing company for willfully exposing workers to safety hazards after worker suffers fatal fall, another injured
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – The U.S. Department of Labor cited a Florida roofing employer for willfully exposing employees to safety hazards after an employee suffered fatal injuries and another was seriously injured when falling from a two-story residence.