OSHA News Releases – February 2021

February 2021

  • - Region 5 OSHA News Release - OSHA finds workers on unprotected 3-story roof, cites Ohio contractor for exposing workers to fall hazards
  • - Region 5 OSHA News Release - OSHA cites West Farmington contractor after 14-year-old installing roofing materials suffers critical injuries in fall
  • - Region 4 OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor collaborates with Brasfield & Gorrie to promote workplace safety at Florida construction site
  • - Region 8 OSHA News Release - OSHA signs alliance with South Dakota One Call, SDSU Engineering Extension Program to train, protect workers from excavation hazards
  • - Region 5 OSHA News Release - OSHA, Consulate General of Ecuador establish alliance to train Chicago-area Ecuadorian workers, protect them from job hazards
  • - Region 7 OSHA News Release - OSHA cites Missouri auto parts manufacturer for failing to implement, enforce coronavirus protections as exposure leads to press operator’s death
  • - Region 5 OSHA News Release - OSHA recognizes Buckeye oil, gas industry organization as Alliance Program Ambassador for its commitment to workplace safety, health
  • - OSHA National News Release - US Department of Labor announces OSHA will investigate complaints of whistleblower retaliation under new antitrust, money laundering laws
  • - Region 7 OSHA News Release - OSHA alleges Missouri plumbing contractor exposed worker to unprotected trench despite agreement to implement trench safety program
  • - Region 8 OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor proposes $264K in fines for Montana manufacturer, staffing agency for serious, willful violations following finger amputation
  • - OSHA National News Release - US Department of Labor cites Trinity Rail and Maintenance Services for confined space violations in August 2020 fatality investigation
  • - OSHA Trade Release - US Department of Labor’s OSHA issues proposed rule to update hazard communication standard