OSHA News Releases – January 2024

  • - OSHA News Release - Philadelphia Region - US Department of Labor cites 2 Pennsylvania employers with serious safety violations following 2025 Clairton Coke Works explosion
  • - OSHA Regional News Brief - Atlanta Region - US Department of Labor cites Alabama contractor for exposing workers to sewage gas that resulted in 2 fatalities
  • - OSHA Regional News Brief - Dallas Region - US Labor Department orders Texas companies to pay more than $200K in back wages, damages to workers fired after raising asbestos concerns
  • - OSHA Regional News Brief - Dallas Region - US Department of Labor cites Horizon Biofuels for willful, serious safety violations after deadly explosion in July 2025
  • - OSHA Trade Release - US Department of Labor issues letter of interpretation on recording workplace injuries related to lithium-ion batteries
  • - OSHA News Release - Atlanta Region - US Department of Labor investigation finds Birmingham construction company willfully exposed workers to trench collapse at Bessemer worksite
  • - OSHA News Release - Boston Region - New York roofing contractor enters into settlement agreement with US Department of Labor after willfully failing to protect worker in 2021 fatal fall
  • - OSHA Regional News Brief - Boston Region - Department of Labor, Methuen Obayashi Joint Venture partner to promote safety, health during Cemetery Brook Drain Tunnel Project
  • - OSHA Regional News Brief - Dallas Region - US Department of Labor investigation finds Texas trucking company wrongly terminated driver for raising safety concerns
  • - OSHA Regional News Brief - Boston Region - US Department of Labor, Harvey Construction Corp. align to promote safety, health during construction of Mark Stebbins Community Center
  • - OSHA Regional News Brief - Chicago Region - US Department of Labor cites Ohio commercial bakery for repeat, serious safety violations following investigation
  • - OSHA News Release - Boston Region - US Department of Labor cites Connecticut earthwork contractor for continued violations after follow-up inspection, proposes $1.2M fine
  • - OSHA National News Release - US Department of Labor issues 7 letters of interpretation addressing workplace safety, health requirements
  • - OSHA Regional News Brief - San Francisco Region - US Department of Labor cites Idaho transformer manufacturer more than $986K for safety violations
  • - OSHA News Release - Atlanta Region - Federal investigation into fatality at Georgia-based engineering company finds employer exposed workers to chemical, asphyxiation hazards
  • - OSHA National News Release - US Labor Department extends contest dates for workplace safety, health, citations, focuses efforts to address pending complaints
  • - OSHA National News Release - US Department of Labor proposes more than $1M fine following worker fatality at New Jersey vegetable processing facility
  • - OSHA Regional News Brief - Atlanta Region - US Labor Department issues more than $900,000 in penalties to 2 companies after worker drowns in Georgia river
  • - OSHA Regional News Brief - Atlanta Region - US Labor Department cites Florida roofing contractor for allegedly exposing employees to hazards after worker falls through residential skylight
  • - OSHA Trade Release - US Department of Labor renews national alliance to enhance worker safety in recycling industry
  • - OSHA National News Release - US Department of Labor unveils proposals to put American workers, businesses first in release of semiannual regulatory agenda
  • - OSHA News Release - Atlanta Region - US Department of Labor cites Port Saint Lucie tree service contractor after worker suffers fatal injuries
  • - OSHA News Release - Atlanta Region - US Department of Labor, MEJA Construction partner to promote safety, health during construction projects in Henry, Clayton counties
  • - OSHA Trade Release - US Department of Labor renews national alliance to enhance worker safety in waste and recycling industry
  • - OSHA Trade Release - US Department of Labor renews Pennsylvania OSHA Consultation, Upper Bucks County Technical School alliance promoting young worker safety
  • - OSHA Regional News Brief - New York City Region - US Labor Department cites New Jersey commercial laundry company after worker injured at Kearny facility
  • - OSHA Regional News Brief - San Francisco Region - US Department of Labor recognizes Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton as a workplace safety ‘Star’
  • - OSHA Trade Release - OSHA hosts Safe + Sound Week, August 11-17, promoting workplace safety
  • - OSHA Regional News Brief - Dallas Region - US Department of Labor orders railroad company to reinstate worker, pay over $300K in back wages, damages, attorney’s fees
  • - OSHA Regional News Brief - Chicago Region - US Department of Labor cites paper products manufacturer for safety, health violations following 3 investigations
  • - OSHA Trade Release - US Department of Labor urges safe practices during trench and excavation work
  • - OSHA National News Release - US Department of Labor launches self-audit programs to help regulated community strengthen compliance with federal labor laws
  • - OSHA News Release - New York City Region - US Department of Labor, Newark roofing contractor reach settlement agreement affirming $155K penalty for multiple violations
  • - OSHA Regional News Brief - Chicago Region - Federal investigators cite waste management company for failure to implement confined space entry requirements resulting in worker fatality
  • - OSHA National News Release - US Department of Labor updates penalty guidelines to support small businesses and eliminate workplace hazards
  • - OSHA Regional News Brief - Atlanta Region - US Labor Department cites Georgia counter manufacturer for exposing workers to hazardous levels of crystalline silica
  • - OSHA Regional News Brief - Atlanta Region - US Department of Labor cites Georgia-based Keystone Foods for exposing workers to fire, explosion hazards
  • - OSHA Regional News Brief - Atlanta Region - US Department of Labor cites Orlando aerospace facility for safety, health failures after fire injures workers
  • - OSHA Trade Release - US Department of Labor, Amarillo College establish alliance to promote safety training for students, workers, employers
  • - OSHA National News Release - US Department of Labor renews national emphasis program to address amputations in manufacturing
  • - OSHA Regional News Brief - Atlanta Region - US Department of Labor cites two event production companies after stagehand’s fatal injury at Orlando music festival site
  • - OSHA News Release - New York City Region - US Department of Labor and Adidas America reach settlement for $235K in penalties resolving fall hazard and unsafe ladder violations
  • - OSHA National News Release - US Department of Labor launches opinion letter program across five agencies to expand compliance assistance
  • - OSHA Regional News Brief - Atlanta Region - US Department of Labor cites Orlando Salvation Army after worker falls, suffers fatal injuries
  • - OSHA National News Release - US Department of Labor celebrates 50 years of partnering with small businesses to save lives, prevent injuries, strengthen bottom line
  • - OSHA News Release - Atlanta Region - US Department of Labor and Holder Construction celebrate 20 years of safety partnership
  • - OSHA Regional News Brief - Philadelphia Region - US Department of Labor reaches settlement agreement with New Jersey commercial baker at Paterson facility
  • - OSHA National News Release - US Department of Labor updates inspection program focusing on workplaces with highest injury, illness rates
  • - OSHA News Release - Atlanta Region - US Department of Labor cites Georgia stone product manufacturer for exposing workers to respirable crystalline silica
  • - OSHA News Release - Philadelphia Region - US Department of Labor finds child labor, safety violations at Meadville manufacturing facility after investigation of 16-year-old worker’s injury
  • - OSHA National News Release - Department of Labor files suit alleging US Postal Service wrongfully fired Texas worker for reporting work-related injury
  • - OSHA National News Release - Department of Labor to highlight safe construction work practices during 2025 National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls
  • - OSHA National News Release - US Department of Labor honors fallen workers with national Workers Memorial Day program April 24
  • - OSHA Trade Release - US Department of Labor releases 2024 injury, illness data
  • - OSHA Trade Release - OSHA to host public hearing on heat injury and illness prevention proposed rulemaking on June 16
  • - OSHA News Release - Philadelphia Region - US Department of Labor cites Pennsylvania roofing contractor after workers again exposed to falls, safety hazards
  • - OSHA News Release - Atlanta Region - US Department of Labor cites Bio-Lab Inc. after chemical fire in Conyers
  • - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - US Department of Labor cites roofing contractor for repeatedly exposing workers to fall hazards
  • - OSHA National News Release - US Department of Labor, industry leaders, stakeholders focus on railway, hearing safety during 2025 Stand Up 4 Grain Safety Week
  • - OSHA National News Release - US Department of Labor announces senior Trump Administration appointees
  • - OSHA Trade Release - US Department of Labor names Scott Ketcham OSHA’s Deputy Assistant Secretary
  • - OSHA Trade Release - OSHA, National Safety Council, Road to Zero Coalition join initiative to prevent fatal workplace motor vehicle incidents
  • - OSHA News Release - Atlanta Region - US Department of Labor finds storm pipe cleaning, maintenance employer could have prevented 24-year-old worker’s fatality at Port St. Lucie worksite
  • - OSHA National News Release - US Department of Labor terminates COVID-19 healthcare rulemaking
  • - OSHA Trade Release - US Department of Labor announces adjusted OSHA civil penalty amounts for 2025
  • - OSHA News Release - Philadelphia Region - US Department of Labor cites Pennsylvania soap, detergent maker for failing to protect workers before, during, after July 2024 hazardous chemical release
  • - OSHA Trade Release - US Department of Labor announces new members selected to National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health
  • - OSHA News Brief - Owner of Medford construction company sentenced to 18 months for tax crimes, making false statements to federal government
  • - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - Zion contractor again found ignoring protections to prevent workers from suffering disabling, deadly falls from elevation; faces $266K in new fines
  • - OSHA News Release - Atlanta Region - US Department of Labor finds Louisiana contractor could have prevented 27-year-old worker’s drowning at North Carolina worksite
  • - OSHA News Release - Boston Region - Department of Labor finds Glenburn contractor ignored repeated warnings, site-specific safety plan in fatal trench collapse at Brownville worksite
  • - OSHA News Release - Dallas Region - US Department of Labor investigation finds Frisco contractor again exposing workers to potentially deadly trench collapse
  • - OSHA News Release - Birmingham Region - US Department of Labor finds worker electrocution tied to Alabama contractor’s expired tools, training failures
  • - OSHA National News Release - Assistant Secretary for Occupational Safety and Health Doug Parker issues statement on 2023 Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries
  • - OSHA National News Release - US Department of Labor announces settlement with Amazon requiring corporate-wide ergonomic measures at facilities across the country
  • - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - US Department of Labor fines Des Plaines solar contractor $288K in penalties for exposing workers to deadly fall hazards
  • - OSHA News Release - Atlanta Region - US Department of Labor finds contractor’s safety failures led to diver’s preventable fatality at underwater worksite at Manns Harbor bridge
  • - OSHA National News Release - US Department of Labor announces release of detailed 2023 case data on more than 890K injuries, illnesses at over 91K workplaces
  • - OSHA National News Release - Department of Labor finalizes rule on proper fit requirements for personal protective equipment in construction
  • - OSHA News Release - Atlanta Region - US Department of Labor finds safety failures by Marietta tree trimming contractor led to arborist’s electrocution
  • - OSHA News Release - New York City Region - Newark roofing contractor faces $328K in fines after investigators find workers exposed repeatedly to fall hazards at 3 worksites in a month
  • - OSHA News Release - Birmingham Region - Department of Labor finds Alabama sausage manufacturer continues exposing workers to safety hazards, proposes $103K in penalties
  • - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - Bakeware company faces $182K in fines following 2 worker amputations because of unguarded machines
  • - OSHA News Release - Philadelphia Region - Department of Labor seeks back wages, damages from US Postal Service for allegedly firing a worker who raised safety concerns
  • - OSHA News Release - Atlanta Region - Department of Labor cites North Florida contractors for willfully endangering employees in excavations without required safety protections
  • - OSHA News Release - Dallas Region - US Department of Labor finds lack of training, other failures led forklift operator to suffer fatal injuries at Elm Mott tire distribution facility
  • - OSHA Trade Release - US Department of Labor seeks nominees for Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health by Jan. 2
  • - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - Lake Zurich roofing contractor continues to ignore safety regulations, exposing workers to deadly fall hazards in 8 inspections since 2020
  • - OSHA National News Release - US Department of Labor extends public comment period for proposed heat injury, illness prevention rule until Jan. 14, 2025
  • - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - Ohio hardwood flooring manufacturer faces $255K in fines after worker suffers partial arm amputation when caught in machine at Portsmouth mill
  • - OSHA News Release - Birmingham Region - Department of Labor reaches settlement with Mississippi pipe manufacturer to correct safety failures that led to 25-year-old worker’s fatal injuries
  • - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - Signature Health takes multiple actions to improve safety after US Department of Labor investigation of Maple Heights stabbing
  • - OSHA News Brief - Department of Labor petitions federal court to force US Postal Service to comply with subpoenas in employee whistleblower investigation
  • - OSHA Trade Release - Department of Labor seeks nominees for Maritime Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health by Jan. 6
  • - OSHA Trade Release - OSHA to hold online public meeting of Maritime Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health Dec. 3
  • - OSHA Trade Release - OSHA unveils winners of the ‘Beat the Heat’ photo contest
  • - OSHA News Release - New York City Region - Department of Labor fines New Jersey bakery $385K after inspectors find workers still exposed to safety hazards at Paterson facility
  • - OSHA National News Release - Statement by Assistant Secretary for Occupational Safety, Health on occupational injuries, illnesses in 2023
  • - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - Crystal Lake contractor faces $287K in fines after exposing framing workers in Elburn to potentially deadly fall risks 3 times in less than a month
  • - OSHA National News Release - Department of Labor encouraged by decline in worker death investigations
  • - OSHA News Release - Philadelphia Region - Department of Labor seeks reinstatement, back wages from Pennsylvania manufacturer that allegedly fired worker for raising safety concerns
  • - OSHA News Release - Atlanta Region - Department of Labor finds construction contractors failed to protect rigger from fatal 30-story fall at Fort Lauderdale high-rise
  • - OSHA News Release - Kansas City Region - Department of Labor investigation into worker’s fatal grain engulfment finds Missouri farm cooperative lacked adequate rescue equipment
  • - OSHA News Release - New York City Region - Judge affirms serious violations against Rochester roofing contractor that exposed workers to 4-story falls from Village of Newark municipal building
  • - OSHA Trade Release - OSHA to host meeting on whistleblower protections, railroad worker safety concerns with Federal Railroad Administration on Oct. 29
  • - OSHA News Release - Dallas Region - Department of Labor investigation of worker’s serious injuries finds Texas furniture manufacturer failed to install required machine guards
  • - OSHA News Release - Boston Region - Department of Labor finds Massachusetts waterproofing contractor’s safety failures led to employee’s crushing death in Hanson collapse
  • - OSHA News Release - Birmingham Region - Department of Labor investigation of 33-year-old worker’s fatal injuries finds Huntsville countertop company failed to protect employees from stone slabs
  • - OSHA Trade Release - US Department of Labor releases new inspection guidance to protect workers in animal slaughtering, processing industries
  • - OSHA News Release - Atlanta Region - Department of Labor cites Kumho Tire Georgia $271K in penalties, finds 15 safety violations in wake of 57-year-old worker’s fatal injury
  • - OSHA News Release - Atlanta Region - Federal judge orders CSX Transportation reinstatement, $453K payment for pair of employees illegally terminated after raising safety concerns in 2017
  • - OSHA News Brief - US Department of Labor urges Florida emergency, response workers; public to recognize, avoid hazards created by hurricanes Milton, Helene
  • - OSHA Trade Release - OSHA schedules Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health meetings in-person, online Oct. 29-30
  • - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - Federal workplace safety investigation finds Janesville recycling company continues to expose workers to dangerous levels of lead, cadmium
  • - OSHA News Release - Atlanta Region - Pinellas Park boat manufacturer faces $328K in penalties after Department of Labor follow-up inspection finds significant safety issues ignored
  • - OSHA News Release - Kansas City Region - Department of Labor investigators find Nebraska grain cooperative exposed workers to combustible dust, multiple hazards at Hemingford elevator
  • - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - AB Specialty Silicones must pay $1.3M federal penalty, implement comprehensive safety programs after 2019 Waukegan plant explosion
  • - OSHA News Release - Kansas City Region - Department of Labor expands grain handling safety emphasis program to address continued deaths, injuries in Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska
  • - OSHA News Release - Denver Region - Department of Labor orders railroad to reinstate employee, pay $200K in back wages, damages after retaliation for safety complaints
  • - OSHA Trade Release - Department of Labor completes restructuring of OSHA regional offices, adds new Birmingham region to improve operations
  • - OSHA News Brief - US Department of Labor urges workers, public in Florida, Georgia, Alabama to be aware of hazards in recovery efforts after Hurricane Helene
  • - OSHA News Release - Philadelphia Region - Department of Labor orders Maryland trucking company to pay nearly $29K in back wages, damages; reinstate driver who refused unsafe load
  • - OSHA News Release - Dallas Region - Department of Labor finds manufacturer ignored machine safety requirements during investigation of worker’s amputation
  • - OSHA Trade Release - OSHA announces meeting of Federal Advisory Council on Occupational Safety and Health on Oct. 17
  • - OSHA Trade Release - US Department of Labor seeks nominations for membership on Federal Advisory Council on Occupational Safety and Health
  • - OSHA National News Release - US Department of Labor announces $12.7M in grants awarded to promote workplace safety, health training, education
  • - OSHA News Release - Philadelphia Region - Department of Labor orders subsidiary of global building materials supplier to reinstate, compensate driver who raised safety concerns
  • - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - Federal workplace safety inspectors find shipyard workers exposed to fire, asphyxiation hazards while making repairs to cargo ship in Ashtabula
  • - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - Department of Labor finds Wisconsin animal food plant exposed workers to explosion, fire, respiratory hazards from airborne dust, cites 24 violations
  • - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - Federal safety inspection finds Sun Prairie contractor again failed to protect workers from potentially deadly hazards at home sites
  • - OSHA Trade Release - US Department of Labor launches Severe Injury Report dashboard, providing interactive view of injuries across states
  • - OSHA National News Release - Biden-Harris administration’s proposed rule to protect indoor, outdoor workers from extreme heat’s dangers opens for public comment
  • - OSHA National News Release - Chicago countertop maker faces dozens of violations, $1M in penalties for not protecting workers, including 2 with incurable lung disease, from silica dust
  • - OSHA National News Release - Department of Labor, Mexican Embassy kick off Labor Rights Week 2024, commemorate Consular Partnership Program’s 20th anniversary
  • - OSHA News Release - Dallas Region - Department of Labor orders Little Sunshine Playhouse operator to reinstate employee fired for reporting food safety concerns to state health officials
  • - OSHA National News Release - El Departamento de Trabajo llega a un acuerdo con una planta avícola de Hattiesburg para mejorar las medidas de seguridad después de que un joven de 16 años sufriera lesiones mortales
  • - OSHA National News Release - Department of Labor reaches settlement with Hattiesburg poultry facility to enhance safety measures after 16-year-old suffers fatal injuries
  • - OSHA News Release - Atlanta Region - US Department of Labor cites leading convenience store chain for serious violation after gunmen shoot cashier in Orlando robbery
  • - OSHA News Brief - Federal court finds upstate New York eye doctor, practice illegally fired employee who reported lack of COVID protections to state health officials
  • - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - Metro-Chicago contractor again found ignoring federal safety regulations, exposing employees to deadly fall hazards at Frankfort worksite
  • - OSHA News Release - New York City Region - Adidas America faces nearly $400K in penalties for uncorrected, recurring fall hazards found in 2021 at Orange County, New York, warehouse
  • - OSHA News Release - Dallas Region - Department of Labor finds East Texas pallet manufacturer continues to defy federal safety regulations, expose workers to amputation hazards
  • - OSHA News Release - Dallas Region - Department of Labor finds southeast Oklahoma contractor’s history of safety violations contributed to fatal trench collapse near Shawnee
  • - OSHA News Release - Dallas Region - Department of Labor investigation of trench fatality finds El Paso contractor repeatedly, willfully failed to follow federal safety measures
  • - OSHA Trade Release - OSHA schedules online hearing on proposed Emergency Response Standard
  • - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - Chicago-area framing contractor continues to expose employees to deadly fall hazards as violations multiply, federal fines reach new heights
  • - OSHA News Release - Birmingham Region - Department of Labor finds appalling disregard of safety standards by building contractor in collapse of Boise airport hangar that killed 3 workers
  • - OSHA National News Release - US Department of Labor investigation leads major maritime cargo shipping operator to change reporting policy for employees
  • - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - Framing contractor again found exposing workers to deadly fall hazards, twice in less than 2 weeks at Perrysburg worksites; faces $199K in fines
  • - OSHA News Release - New York City Region - Department of Labor cites South Jersey water tower painting contractor for 3 willful, 19 serious violations after investigation of worker’s 80-foot fall
  • - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - Investigators find continued safety failures by US subsidiary of global meat casing manufacturer contributed to 2 employees’ suffering severe injuries
  • - OSHA Trade Release - Department of Labor seeks nominations for membership on National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health
  • - OSHA News Release - Atlanta Region - Department of Labor cites Winter Haven contractor for willfully exposing workers again to potentially deadly falls
  • - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - US Department of Labor finds global ink, coatings maker failed to properly protect employee from flash fire incident in Lisbon
  • - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - Federal investigators find Franksville waste management company’s inadequate safety measures led worker to suffer severe injuries
  • - OSHA News Release - Birmingham Region - Department of Labor obtains landmark federal court injunction protecting employees who report workplace injuries from employer retaliation
  • - OSHA News Release - Dallas Region - Department of Labor finds one of the largest makers of reclaimed rubber flooring exposed Austin-area employees to willful, serious safety violations
  • - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - Illinois contractor continues pattern of exposing construction workers to deadly fall hazards, employees observed in danger four times since January
  • - OSHA National News Release - Department of Labor announces settlement with Dollar General requiring corporate-wide safety investments in stores nationwide
  • - OSHA National News Release - El Departamento de Trabajo anuncia un acuerdo con Dollar General que exige inversiones en seguridad en las tiendas de todo el país
  • - OSHA News Release - Boston Region - Department of Labor cites Connecticut contractor for workplace safety violations found in fatal New Canaan trench cave-in investigation
  • - OSHA News Release - Dallas Region - Department of Labor cites severe safety violator again after inspection finds workers at Vinton steel plant exposed to serious workplace hazards
  • - OSHA News Release - Boston Region - Investigations find contractor repeatedly put employees in unguarded trenches that collapsed, trapped, injured workers in Massachusetts, Rhode Island
  • - OSHA News Release - Atlanta Region - US Department of Labor finds Alabama concrete contractor failed to protect 65-year-old employee fatally struck by 4-ton container near Tuscaloosa
  • - OSHA News Release - Dallas Region - Four years after double fatality, Houston-area tank cleaning contractor cited for same hazards that claimed another employee’s life
  • - OSHA News Release - Philadelphia Region - Department of Labor finds Pennsylvania roofing contractor willfully exposed own children to potentially deadly falls at Mechanicsburg site
  • - OSHA National News Release - Biden-Harris administration announces proposed rule to protect indoor, outdoor workers from extreme heat
  • - OSHA National News Release - La administración Biden-Harris anuncia una propuesta de norma para proteger a los trabajadores de espacios interiores y al aire libre del calor extremo
  • - OSHA News Release - Atlanta Region - US Department of Labor cites Georgia sawmill for willfully exposing workers to hazards after investigation of 24-year-old employee’s fatal injuries
  • - OSHA News Release - San Francisco Region - US Department of Labor finds Northern Arizona VA Healthcare System again failed to protect employees from serious, potentially deadly patient violence
  • - OSHA News Release - Dallas Region - US Department of Labor finds Houston metal powder coating company exposed workers to dozens of serious safety hazards
  • - OSHA National News Release - Department of Labor announces $12.7M funding opportunity to support delivery of employee safety, health training, education
  • - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - US Department of Labor investigation finds Hubbard castings company could have prevented molten metal leak from fatally burning employee
  • - OSHA News Release - Region - Department of Labor cites Arcadia labor contractor after farmworker suffers fatal illness while harvesting oranges with heat index over 90
  • - OSHA News Release - New York City Region - Worker’s fatal fall in Chenango County preventable if Tennessee-based contractor had provided employees fall protection equipment, training
  • - OSHA News Release - Atlanta Region - US Department of Labor cites contractor for lacking required fall protection that contributed to 54-year-old employee’s fatal fall
  • - OSHA News Release - Atlanta Region - Department of Labor cites Boaz mobile home manufacturer after 62-year-old worker suffers fatal trauma after 10-foot fall
  • - OSHA News Release - Atlanta Region - US Department of Labor finds Woodbury resin maker’s safety failures contributed to 37-year-old technician’s fatal injuries
  • - OSHA News Release - Dallas Region - Department of Labor finds American Home Protect, Porch Group fired employee who reported deceptive practices to leadership
  • - OSHA News Brief - US Department of Labor to offer whistleblower program webinar to educate Southeast stakeholders, employers, workers on federal protections
  • - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - After Sandusky pork processing facility workers seek medical treatment for ammonia exposure, federal investigators identify 43 safety violations
  • - OSHA News Release - Dallas Region - Department of Labor finds global pet products maker’s safety failures contributed to employee’s severe facial burns from molten plastic
  • - OSHA News Release - Atlanta Region - Department of Labor urges Florida recovery workers, public to guard themselves against hazards amid flood cleanup
  • - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - Illinois contractor exposes employees to deadly fall hazards twice in 2 months at homes under construction in Hanover Park subdivision
  • - OSHA News Release - New York City Region - Department of Labor cites Long Branch contractor for 32 violations in 4-month span for willfully exposing employees to deadly fall hazards
  • - OSHA News Release - Dallas Region - Federal judge upholds Department of Labor order for crane company to pay truck driver terminated for refusing to violate federal safety rules
  • - OSHA News Release - New York City Region - Federal judge affirms 2022 citation, penalties against United Airlines for failing to protect employee seriously injured when 737 crushes footb
  • - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - Federal investigation into worker’s death finds Appleton pallet manufacturer failed to train employees, address machine safety hazards cited in 2019
  • - OSHA News Release - Boston Region - Rhode Island nail salons, owner agree to stop worker retaliation; pay $753K in back wages, damages after US Department of Labor investigations, litigation
  • - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - Department of Labor cites leading tool, equipment manufacturer after maintenance electrician suffers severe burns in electrical arc fire
  • - OSHA Trade Release - OSHA announces return of ‘Beat the Heat’ photo contest to promote awareness outdoor, indoor heat dangers
  • - OSHA News Release - New York City Region - Department of Labor reaches settlement with Linden contractor after finding the company failed to prevent fatal 5-story fall at a Bayonne work site
  • - OSHA News Release - Birmingham Region - Federal court finds USPS again wrongfully fired probationary mail carrier shortly after reporting workplace injury, this time in Oregon
  • - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - Waukegan roofing contractor finally pays $365K in penalties for endangering employees when Department of Labor moves to seize employer’s property
  • - OSHA National News Release - Department of Labor announces final rule updating the Hazard Communication Standard to better protect workers, first responders
  • - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - Department of Labor alleges subcontractor knowingly exposed employees to asbestos hazards during former Waukegan hospital demolition
  • - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - Zwanenberg Food Group agrees to pay $1.7M in federal penalties, invest $1.9M in safety improvements at Cincinnati facility
  • - OSHA News Release - Boston Region - US Department of Labor finds Watertown contractor did not provide required safeguards to prevent employee fatality in Brighton
  • - OSHA News Release - Atlanta Region - Department of Labor investigation into worker’s serious injuries finds healthcare facility’s operator again failed to protect employees from patient violence
  • - OSHA National News Release - 劳工部在高温安全规则制定方面迈出了关键的一步，继续加强执法力度，重点关注农业工人所面临的危险
  • - OSHA National News Release - Department of Labor plans to restructure workplace safety, health regional operations strategically to protect workers
  • - OSHA National News Release - Department of Labor takes critical step in heat safety rulemaking, continues heightened enforcement efforts, focuses on dangers to agricultural workers
  • - OSHA National News Release - El Departamento de Trabajo da un paso fundamental en la elaboración de normas de seguridad ante el calor, continúa intensificando los esfuerzos para hacer cumplir la ley y se centra en los peligros para los trabajadores agrícolas
  • - OSHA National News Release - Depatman Travay la pran yon mezi ki enpòtan anpil pou tabli règ pou pwoteje moun k ap travay kote gen anpil chalè, li kontinye fè plis efò pou lwa yo kapab aplike tout kote, epi li travay pou pwoteje travayè agrikiltè yo kont danje
  • - OSHA News Release - New York City Region - Settlement affirms willful OSHA violations, $215K penalties, against contractors for fall hazards at multiple New Jersey work sites
  • - OSHA News Release - Kansas City Region - St. Louis contractor faces $258K in fines after exposing roofing workers to potentially deadly fall hazards 5 times in 7 weeks at Wentzville worksites
  • - OSHA News Release - Kansas City Region - Department of Labor cites goods transport provider after truck strikes grain yard manager, weeks after federal inspectors warn of hazards
  • - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - Department of Labor cites Midwest bread products supplier after worker suffers disabling injury at Sun Prairie facility
  • - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - US Department of Labor finds Chicago-area medical glass manufacturer again ignoring machine safety procedures, issues repeat violations
  • - OSHA Trade Release - OSHA announces online public meeting of Maritime Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health will be held June 4
  • - OSHA Trade Release - National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health will hold online public meeting on May 7
  • - OSHA News Release - Boston Region - Department of Labor investigation of Boston window cleaner’s 29-story fall finds employer again failed to inspect, replace protective equipment
  • - OSHA News Release - Boston Region - Department of Labor investigation into visiting nurse’s death finds home care agency failed to protect workers against workplace violence
  • - OSHA News Release - Atlanta Region - US Department of Labor finds prominent South Carolina shipyard ignored federal measures that could have prevented 41-year-old worker’s fatal fall
  • - OSHA News Release - Atlanta Region - US Department of Labor finds Georgia construction contractor could have prevented 31-year-old worker’s fatal fall in Arcadia
  • - OSHA News Release - Philadelphia Region - Department of Labor again cites Hanover Foods for exposing workers to dozens of safety, health hazards; proposes $761K in penalties
  • - OSHA News Release - Atlanta Region - US Department of Labor cites 2 Florida construction contractors after finding lack of crane safety protocols led to 37-year-old employee’s fatal injuries
  • - OSHA News Release - San Francisco Region - Tamuning contractor faces $1M in penalties after federal inspectors find employees again exposed to potentially fatal trench hazards
  • - OSHA Trade Release - Department of Labor releases 2023 injury, illness data
  • - OSHA National News Release - US Department of Labor to honor workers whose jobs claimed their lives, recommit to protecting workers as nation marks Workers Memorial Day
  • - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - US Department of Labor finds employee fatally injured after manufacturer failed to protect her from caught-between, struck-by hazards
  • - OSHA News Release - Kansas City Region - US Department of Labor provides support to families of fallen workers, stresses importance of workplace safety on Workers Memorial Day
  • - OSHA News Release - Atlanta Region - US Department of Labor cites South Florida contractor for lack of heat illness prevention program after heatstroke claims 26-year-old worker’s life
  • - OSHA News Release - Kansas City Region - Federal safety inspections find Kansas construction contractor again failing to protect workers from potentially deadly fall hazards at Missouri homesites
  • - OSHA Trade Release - OSHA to hold training event to help improve federal worker safety, health
  • - OSHA News Release - Boston Region - Proper planning, safeguards could have prevented New Bedford dock collapse, US Department of Labor inspection finds
  • - OSHA News Release - New York City Region - US Department of Labor settlement affirms 3 dozen workplace safety citations against Camden auto recycler, parts supplier; assesses $868K in penalties
  • - OSHA News Brief - US Department of Labor fines Colorado Trader Joe’s nearly $217K for violating federal safety regulations
  • - OSHA News Release - Atlanta Region - US Department of Labor finds Florida contractor ignored federal safety measures that could have prevented welder’s confined space fatality
  • - OSHA News Release - Atlanta Region - US Department of Labor, industry partners to promote road construction worker safety during 2024 National Work Zone Awareness Week
  • - OSHA News Release - Atlanta Region - US Department of Labor finds electric vehicle battery maker again exposes workers to serious health hazards after investigation of Commerce fire
  • - OSHA News Release - Kansas City Region - St. Louis contractor faces $267K in fines after again exposing roofing workers to potentially deadly fall hazards, this time at 5 Wentzville job sites
  • - OSHA Trade Release - Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health to meet April 24, discuss upcoming rulemakings
  • - OSHA Trade Release - Department of Labor seeks ideas, suggestions to improve outreach, training for OSHA whistleblower program at May 15 meeting
  • - OSHA News Release - Dallas Region - Department of Labor investigation finds one of the nation’s largest modular home manufacturers exposed workers to dozens of safety, health risks
  • - OSHA National News Release - US Department of Labor issues final rule to clarify rights to employee representation during OSHA inspections
  • - OSHA News Release - San Francisco Region - Department of Labor holds PrimeLending vice president, managers liable after employees fired for reporting consumer fraud concerns
  • - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - US Department of Labor investigation of employee’s severe injuries finds Ohio manufacturer failed to correct similar hazards cited in 2022
  • - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - US Department of Labor investigation finds HBD/Thermoid again exposed employees to unsafe conditions, proposes additional $321K in penalties
  • - OSHA Trade Release - OSHA, Safety Week organization challenge industry employers to lead largest stand-down to prevent falls on May 8
  • - OSHA News Release - New York City Region - New York roofing company withdraws contest notice after vigorous litigation by Department of Labor, affirming egregious willful citations, $687K fine
  • - OSHA News Release - Atlanta Region - US Department of Labor finds Alabama forklift parts manufacturer could have prevented 38-year-old foundry worker’s fatal injuries
  • - OSHA News Brief - US Department of Labor finds Alabama sausage manufacturer again exposed workers to deadly hazards at Attalla worksite, proposes $116K in penalties
  • - OSHA National News Release - US Department of Labor joins industry leaders, stakeholders to stress workplace safety during 2024 Stand Up 4 Grain Safety Week, March 25-29
  • - OSHA News Release - Atlanta Region - Department of Labor alleges Georgia pesticide manufacturer illegally terminated employee who filed safety complaint
  • - OSHA News Release - Dallas Region - US Department of Labor investigation of worker’s confined space fatality finds Oklahoma City-area contractor ignored federal safety measures
  • - OSHA News Release - Dallas Region - US Department of Labor investigation finds Houston-area contractor ignored federal safety measures in teenager’s trench collapse death
  • - OSHA News Brief - US Department of Labor will offer training, compliance assistance at 2024 Central Alabama Construction Safety Conference, Expo
  • - OSHA News Release - New York City Region - Long Island construction contractor to pay $144K, enhance compliance following US Department of Labor investigation, litigation
  • - OSHA News Release - New York City Region - Department of Labor inspection finds Hanover Foods subsidiary exposing South Jersey employees to workplace safety dangers, proposes $463K penalty
  • - OSHA News Release - Boston Region - Employer might have prevented fatal forklift incident at Logan International Airport by ensuring proper safeguards, Department of Labor finds
  • - OSHA News Release - Philadelphia Region - Federal investigators cite Butler County, Pennsylvania, company for exposing workers to hazards after employee suffers fatal injuries
  • - OSHA News Release - Atlanta Region - US Labor Department cites Atlanta chemical manufacturer for endangering workers; proposes $289K in penalties for 67 violations
  • - OSHA News Release - Kansas City Region - US Department of Labor investigation cites Red Barn Truck Wash after three workers injured, one fatally, from exposure to harmful gases
  • - OSHA News Release - New York City Region - US Department of Labor again cites Robbinsville frozen food manufacturer after worker suffers amputation, proposes $551K penalty
  • - OSHA News Release - New York City Region - Department of Labor settlement agreement affirms citations, $299K penalty against Pennsylvania company for hazards at South Jersey site
  • - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - US Department of Labor finds Wisconsin wood flooring manufacturer continues to expose workers to multiple hazards at plant
  • - OSHA News Release - Atlanta Region - US Labor Department cites Macon plumbing contractor, proposes $308K in penalties for safety violations after worker suffered fatal injuries
  • - Readout - Readout: Department of Labor joins Restaurant Opportunities Centers United for listening session on impacts of indoor heat in the restaurant industry
  • - OSHA News Release - Atlanta Region - US Department of Labor cites Alabama electrical contractor after 22-year-old worker suffers severe burns at Auburn worksite
  • - OSHA News Release - Atlanta Region - US Labor Department cites Selma brick manufacturer for exposing workers to respiratory hazards that can lead to incurable lung disease
  • - OSHA National News Release - US Department of Labor proposes nearly $2.5 million in penalties for Alabama sawmill, finds willful disregard for safety led to fatality
  • - OSHA News Release - Atlanta Region - US Labor Department cites global manufacturer of metal cast, auto parts for exposing workers to respiratory, electrical hazards at its Columbus facility
  • - OSHA News Release - Boston Region - Massachusetts contractor, repeat violator, again exposes workers to potentially fatal falls, leading to $306K in OSHA penalties
  • - OSHA News Release - New York City Region - New Jersey steel fabrication company fined $348K after federal safety inspectors find employees exposed to workplace hazards
  • - OSHA News Release - Dallas Region - US Department of Labor finds Oklahoma aeronautical parts manufacturer exposed workers to numerous serious safety hazards
  • - OSHA News Release - Atlanta Region - US Labor Department cites 2 employers after 39-year-old worker suffers fatal injuries at Fort Lauderdale work site
  • - OSHA News Release - Atlanta Region - Building futures: US Department of Labor promotes safety to newest generation of construction workers in Southeast’s largest student career event
  • - OSHA National News Release - New Jersey contractor’s ongoing disregard for safety laws leads to $1M penalty after federal inspection finds workers exposed to falls
  • - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - Illinois construction contractor faces $264K in proposed fines for again failing to protect employees from deadly fall hazards
  • - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - US Department of Labor again cites Green Bay cleaning products manufacturer after worker suffers amputation, fines company $194K
  • - OSHA News Release - Atlanta Region - US Labor Department cites Melbourne crane service provider after investigation finds lack of safety protocols led to 34-year-old employee’s electrocution
  • - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - US Department of Labor finds Case Farms Processing continues to expose workers to multiple hazards at Ohio chicken processing plant
  • - OSHA News Release - Atlanta Region - US Department of Labor cites Alabama construction employer after heat illness claims life of 33-year-old worker at Huntsville job site
  • - OSHA News Release - New York City Region - Department of Labor fines New Jersey transportation company $437K after inspectors find workers exposed to safety, health hazards at Paulsboro site
  • - OSHA News Release - Atlanta Region - US Department of Labor cites Homestead drywall service employer after 22-year-old worker suffers fatal head injury at Miami Beach worksite
  • - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - Madison ice cream plant cited for violating multiple safety standards after federal investigators respond to report of ammonia release
  • - OSHA News Release - Atlanta Region - US Labor Department cites Silver Creek plumbing contractor after 34-year-old employee’s fatal fall, exposure to hydrogen sulfide
  • - OSHA Trade Release - Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health will meet on Feb. 21-22 in Washington
  • - OSHA Trade Release - Department of Labor seeks nominations for vacant position on Federal Advisory Council on Occupational Safety and Health
  • - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - US Department of Labor investigation of worker’s finger-tip amputation finds Ohio instrument manufacturer again violated safety standards
  • - OSHA News Release - Kansas City Region - Federal court holds Nebraska contractor in contempt, orders daily fine until he complies with US Department of Labor subpoena
  • - OSHA Trade Release - Newly formed alliances to promote worker rights, prevent exposures to hazards
  • - OSHA Trade Release - OSHA, National Demolition Association renew alliance to protect safety, health of demolition industry workers
  • - OSHA News Release - Boston Region - US Department of Labor investigation of construction worker’s fatal injuries finds Stoughton contractor failed to follow required safety procedures
  • - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - US Labor Department investigation finds Ohio food warehouse exposed workers to ergonomic hazards
  • - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - US Department of Labor investigation of worker amputation finds Ohio carpet manufacturer again ignored safety standards
  • - OSHA News Release - Atlanta Region - US Department of Labor finds electric vehicle battery manufacturer exposed employees to unsafe nickel levels, other mixed metals at Commerce plant
  • - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - US Department of Labor cites Itasca parts manufacturer for multiple machine safety violations, exposing workers to amputation, other injuries
  • - OSHA National News Release - US Department of Labor cites Hattiesburg poultry facility after 16-year-old worker pulled into machine, suffers fatal injuries
  • - OSHA News Release - New York City Region - Staten Island health center will pay $195K to former employee who reported concerns of risk of in-person staff meeting as pandemic grew reported
  • - OSHA Trade Release - OSHA civil penalty amounts adjusted for 2024
  • - OSHA News Release - New York City Region - US Department of Labor launches program to stem fatalities, promote workplace safety in tree, landscape services industries
  • - OSHA News Release - Atlanta Region - US Department of Labor finds Bradenton landscaper willfully endangered worker who drowned after being pinned underwater by riding mower
  • - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - Federal inspectors find Wisconsin sawmill continuing to expose employees to amputation hazards, other risks from unguarded machines
  • - OSHA News Release - Boston Region - US Department of Labor obtains decision to revoke Lynn contractor’s license for repeated defiance of safety regulations, failure to pay $300K in penalties
  • - OSHA News Release - Boston Region - El Departamento del Trabajo de EE.UU. obtiene la decisión de revocar la licencia de un contratista en Lynn por incumplimiento repetido de las normas de seguridad y por no pagar $300,000 en multas.
  • - OSHA News Brief - US Department of Labor cites Florida roofing contractor, home builder for subjecting workers to fall hazards at Boca Raton worksite
  • - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - Wisconsin roofing contractor faces $281K in proposed fines for again failing to protect employees from deadly fall hazards
  • - OSHA News Release - Kansas City Region - US Department of Labor investigation into amputation injury finds Nebraska Beef Ltd. ignored federal safety standards
  • - OSHA News Release - San Francisco Region - Pepsi Guam Bottling agrees to pay $132K in penalties, implement enhanced workplace safety program after exposing workers to amputation hazards