OSHA News Releases – June 2022

June 2022

  • - OSHA Trade Release - OSHA extends National Emphasis Program to protect high-risk workers from coronavirus
  • - Region 5 OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor proposes $315K more in fines for Ohio vehicle parts manufacturer that continues to expose workers to dangerous machine hazards
  • - OSHA National News Release - US Department of Labor proposes approval of Massachusetts’ occupational health, safety plan for local government workers
  • - Region 4 OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor cites Orange Park contractor after collapsed roof claims life of 43-year-old laborer
  • - Region 6 OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor investigation of 21-year-old worker’s fatal fall finds Burleson roofing contractor again ignored fall safety requirement
  • - OSHA National News Release - US Department of Labor begins rulemaking process to revise standards for occupational exposure to lead
  • - OSHA Trade Release - OSHA reminds fireworks/pyrotechnics industry to put worker safety first in advance of July 4 celebrations
  • - Region 5 OSHA News Release - US Labor Department, Wisconsin Agri-Business Association renew alliance to promote workplace safety in grain industry
  • - Region 5 OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor cites 2 contractors after electrician preparing job bid suffers fatal fall at Caterpillar’s Mapleton foundry
  • - Region 7 OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor signs partnership to promote construction safety during renovation of St. Louis’ historic Butler Brothers Building
  • - OSHA National News Release - Jury awards $650K in damages for Massachusetts contractor’s unlawful retaliation against injured immigrant worker
  • - Region 1 OSHA News Release - Jurado decreta $650,000 en compensación por daños contra contratista de Massachusetts por represalia ilegal contra trabajador inmigrante lesionado
  • - Region 3 OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor reaches settlement agreement with Ohio insulation contractor to resolve citations after fatal fall, workers’ injuries in 2020
  • - Region 4 OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor cites Atlanta recycling company for continually exposing workers to chemical hazards, proposes $311K in penalties
  • - Region 5 OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor cites Canton steel mill after worker is fatally caught in machine
  • - Region 3 OSHA News Release - Federal investigation finds framing contractor willfully exposed workers to fall hazards at Luzerne, Pennsylvania, state salt storage stockpile
  • - OSHA National News Release - US Department of Labor announces $11.7M funding availability of Susan Harwood Training grants for workplace safety, health hazards training
  • - Region 2 OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor cites Robbinsville frozen food manufacturer after investigation into worker’s fatal fall from scissor lift
  • - OSHA News Brief - US Department of Labor, West Texas Safety Training Center renew alliance, commit to keeping Permian Basin workers safe
  • - Region 5 OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor reminds Great Lakes region’s employers that workers need protection from dangers of heat illness: indoors, outdoors
  • - Region 7 OSHA News Release - US Labor Department announces alliance with Kansas City Electrical Apprenticeship and Training Committee to promote workplace safety
  • - Region 8 OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor reminds Dakota employers that workers need protection from the dangers of heat illness: indoors, outdoors
  • - Region 3 OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor cites metal buildings’ manufacturer for willfully exposing employees to amputation hazards following worker’s serious injury
  • - Region 4 OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor cites Swainsboro pillow manufacturer for 7 repeat, 4 serious violations; proposes $190K in penalties
  • - OSHA Trade Release - National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health will meet on June 30
  • - Region 2 OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor cites New York agricultural products manufacturer after worker’s partial grain silo engulfment
  • - Region 4 OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor, McCarthy Building Companies to promote workplace safety, health at University of Georgia Poultry Science Complex
  • - Region 7 OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor, Associated General Contractors of Missouri renew 25-year partnership to train, protect construction workers on job sites
  • - OSHA Trade Release - US Department of Labor schedules meeting of the Maritime Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health, June 9
  • - Region 5 OSHA News Release - Padlocked, blocked emergency exit doors endangered workers at Wisconsin, Ohio Dollar General stores
  • - OSHA News Brief - Central New Jersey facility to pay $273K, take corrective actions to resolve COVID-related respirator violations
  • - OSHA Trade Release - Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health will meet on June 15 in Washington
  • - Region 4 OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor cites Orlando contractor after 67-year-old worker fatally struck by collapsing roof trusses at Orange City building site
  • - OSHA News Brief - US Department of Labor renews ‘Star Level’ designation of Wieland Metal Services LLC in Warwick for workplace safety, health achievements