2022

• 12/12/2022 - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - US Department of Labor finds manufacturer exposed workers to machine, other hazards at Kewaunee, Wisconsin, facility
• 12/01/2022 - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - Department of Labor cites Dollar Tree again for endangering workers, continuing company’s lengthy history of workplace safety violations
• 11/30/2022 - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - Middlefield contractor faces more than $414K in fines for repeatedly failing to protect roofing employees from exposure to deadly fall hazards
• 11/29/2022 - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - Roofing contractor continues to expose workers to potentially deadly fall hazards, US Department of Labor inspections in Appleton area find
• 11/22/2022 - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - Inspection at Dollar General store in Columbus finds familiar hazards, dangers as company continues to expose workers, violate federal law
• 11/22/2022 - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - Schaumburg, Illinois, contractor again found exposing workers to deadly trench cave-in hazards, this time at Broadview worksite
• 11/10/2022 - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - Chicago-area contractor faces $277K in fines for repeated failures to protect roofing employees from exposure to deadly fall hazards
• 11/09/2022 - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - Federal workplace safety investigation of Mapleton foundry worker’s fatal fall into molten iron finds Caterpillar failed to install required fall protection
• 11/09/2022 - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - US Department of Labor initiative seeks to protect food processing workers in Illinois, Ohio amid significantly higher injury rates
• 10/27/2022 - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - Ohio manufacturer faces $1.2M in penalties after 7th worker in 5 years suffers severe injuries when caught in machine employer failed to lock out
• 10/14/2022 - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - US Department of Labor cites framing contractor who ignored OSHA's safety hazard notification, directed workers onto roof without fall protection
• 10/13/2022 - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - Chicago's Power Construction receives 'Star' level designation for exemplary workplace safety, health programs
• 09/28/2022 - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - US Department of Labor finds Chicago-area candymaker again exposes workers to amputation from machine hazards at Bellwood facility
• 09/20/2022 - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - US Department of Labor, stakeholders sign partnership to protect workers from construction hazards at La Crosse Mayo expansion project
• 09/08/2022 - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - Illinois trucking repair company cited for exposing workers to confined space hazards after worker fatally injured inspecting trailer
• 09/06/2022 - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - Ohio auto parts manufacturer cited for 10 federal safety violations after workers battle 13 fires in 2 years in plastic molding plant
• 08/24/2022 - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - US Department of Labor twice finds Suamico general contractor exposing workers to potentially deadly fall hazards; proposes $37K in fines
• 08/24/2022 - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - Ohio contractor again found defying federal safety requirements, continues 11-year history of exposing roofers to deadly fall hazards
• 08/23/2022 - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - Illinois contractor racks up additional $303K in federal fines for repeatedly exposing construction workers to deadly fall hazards
• 08/15/2022 - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - US Department of Labor cites New Jersey-based packaging manufacturer for 25 violations after investigation of Ohio worker’s 2nd-degree burns
• 08/03/2022 - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - US Department of Labor, AGC of Chicagoland renew alliance to educate workers, employers on construction’s deadly hazards
• 08/01/2022 - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - US Department of Labor proposes $480K in additional fines to Ohio vehicle parts manufacturer for continuing to expose workers to multiple hazards
• 08/01/2022 - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - Discounting safety: Dollar Tree’s history of ignoring workplace safety, hazards continues with $1.2M in penalties at two Family Dollar stores in Ohio
• 07/28/2022 - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - US Department of Labor finds Appleton roofing contractor again exposing workers to potentially deadly fall hazards; proposes $94K in fines
• 06/30/2022 - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - US Department of Labor proposes $315K more in fines for Ohio vehicle parts manufacturer that continues to expose workers to dangerous machine hazards
• 06/27/2022 - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - US Department of Labor cites 2 contractors after electrician preparing job bid suffers fatal fall at Caterpillar’s Mapleton foundry
• 06/27/2022 - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - US Labor Department, Wisconsin Agri-Business Association renew alliance to promote workplace safety in grain industry
• 06/22/2022 - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - US Department of Labor cites Canton steel mill after worker is fatally caught in machine
• 06/14/2022 - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - US Department of Labor reminds Great Lakes region’s employers that workers need protection from dangers of heat illness: indoors, outdoors
• 06/03/2022 - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - Padlocked, blocked emergency exit doors endangered workers at Wisconsin, Ohio Dollar General stores
• 05/23/2022 - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - Illinois construction contractor continues to ignore deadly fall hazards, faces $263K in fines after Park Ridge inspection finds roofers exposed to risks
• 05/16/2022 - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - Grand jury indicts Didion Milling Inc., six managers on nine counts related to five deaths, numerous serious injuries in 2017 Cambria corn mill explosion
• 05/13/2022 - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - US Department of Labor cites Continental Tire plant for multiple safety violations after 3 workers suffer severe injuries on consecutive days
• 05/06/2022 - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - US Department of Labor, stakeholders sign partnership to train, protect workers from construction hazards at Wisconsin Center Expansion project
• 04/26/2022 - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - US Department of Labor finds Hearthside Food Solutions violates federal safety procedures for 20th time in 5 years
• 04/26/2022 - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - US Department of Labor calls on Amazon to improve severe weather emergency procedures following warehouse collapse
• 04/21/2022 - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - US Department of Labor initiative seeks to protect Wisconsin workers from machine hazards in food processing plants
• 04/19/2022 - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - US Department of Labor finds Illinois contractor exposed roofing workers to deadly fall hazards twice in 10 days at separate job sites
• 04/12/2022 - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - US Department of Labor cites Wisconsin manufacturer after machine seriously injures worker
• 03/10/2022 - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - US Department of Labor cites Appleton contractor – twice in 6 months – for exposing roofing workers to deadly fall hazards, as penalties mount
• 03/03/2022 - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - US Department of Labor finds pipelayer exposed to potential trench collapse on residential construction site in Batavia, Ohio
• 02/25/2022 - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - US Department of Labor cites Ohio contractor for exposing roofers to deadly fall hazards for 6th time since 2018
• 01/24/2022 - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - US Department of Labor proposes $145K in fines after worker suffers fatal injury at Chicago-area pizza manufacturer
• 01/24/2022 - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - US Department of Labor cites Pomp’s Tire Service after Abbotsford worker suffers fatal trauma while attempting to mount tire on rim
• 01/14/2022 - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - US Department of Labor cites Ohio auto-parts supplier after employee dies, several hospitalized following coronavirus exposure at Sanoh America

2021

• 11/16/2021 - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - US Department of Labor, stakeholders sign partnership agreement to train, protect workers on Obama Presidential Center from construction hazards
• 11/08/2021 - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - US Department of Labor proposes $200K in fines after 2 workers suffer injuries in separate incidents at northern Wisconsin foundry
• 11/04/2021 - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - US Department of Labor, stakeholders sign partnership agreement to train, protect workers from construction hazards on Haribo candy factory project
• 10/21/2021 - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - US Department of Labor finds Midwest trailer sales company failed to ensure workers followed measures to prevent COVID-19 spread
• 10/20/2021 - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - US Department of Labor proposes $38K in fines for Illinois healthcare facility where workers were not fully protected from coronavirus hazards
• 10/14/2021 - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - For the 6th time in 7 years, federal inspectors find Illinois contractor putting construction workers at risk of industry’s deadliest hazard
• 10/14/2021 - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - US Department of Labor proposes $83K in fines to healthcare facility for failing to protect workers from coronavirus hazards
• 10/07/2021 - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - US Department of Labor cites Ohio paint manufacturer for workplace safety failures following explosion that killed one, injured 8 workers
• 10/05/2021 - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - US Department of Labor proposes $136K in fines after worker at Tootsie Roll manufacturing plant suffers amputation injury
• 09/27/2021 - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - US Department of Labor proposes $1.67M in fines for Ohio vehicle parts manufacturer after worker dies when crushed by machine
• 09/21/2021 - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - OSHA finds Ohio contractor continues to defy federal safety requirements to ensure workers use fall protection, placing himself, employees at risk
• 09/09/2021 - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - US Department of Labor cites Ohio stone manufacturer for repeatedly exposing workers to machine hazards
• 09/01/2021 - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - US Department of Labor finds Ohio automotive steel manufacturer continues to expose workers to amputations, other hazards at Canton mill
• 08/09/2021 - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - US Department of Labor cites Central Illinois grain cooperative for safety failures following worker engulfment in soybean silo
• 08/02/2021 - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - US Department of Labor initiative seeks to protect Midwest workers in tank cleaning industry from atmospheric, confined space hazards
• 07/29/2021 - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - OSHA finds Ohio contractor exposing residential construction roofers to deadly fall hazards for 6th time in 3 years
• 07/27/2021 - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - US Department of Labor, Chippewa Valley Technical College reaffirm commitment to train Chippewa Valley workers on job hazards
• 07/16/2021 - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - Federal court orders Chicago-area company to pay whistleblower $95K in back wages after US Department of Labor investigation
• 07/13/2021 - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - Milwaukee metal fabricating facility cited for failing to implement hearing conservation, machine safety programs
• 07/12/2021 - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - OSHA signs alliance with Ohio Agribusiness Association to train, protect workers from grain handling hazards
• 06/29/2021 - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - US Department of Labor orders Lansing chemical manufacturer to reinstate whistleblower who questioned accounting practices
• 06/14/2021 - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - OSHA initiative seeks to protect manufacturing workers in Midwest facilities from hazardous noise levels
• 05/25/2021 - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - OSHA cites two Michigan companies after demolition collapse at Killen Power Plant in Manchester, Ohio, kills two workers
• 04/28/2021 - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - OSHA cites Milwaukee area water technology facility after worker injured falling into water test pit
• 04/27/2021 - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - Workers Memorial Day remembers lives lost on the job, affirms OSHA’s commitment to protect worker’s safety and health
• 04/27/2021 - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - Workers Memorial Day remembers lives lost on the job, affirms OSHA’s commitment to protect worker’s safety and health
• 04/27/2021 - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - Workers Memorial Day remembers lives lost on the job, affirms OSHA’s commitment to protect worker’s safety, health
• 04/27/2021 - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - Workers Memorial Day remembers lives lost on the job, affirms OSHA’s commitment to protect worker’s safety, health
• 04/27/2021 - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - Workers Memorial Day remembers lives lost on the job, affirms OSHA’s commitment to protect worker’s safety and health
• 04/27/2021 - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - Workers Memorial Day remembers lives lost on the job, affirms OSHA’s commitment to protect worker’s safety, health
• 04/27/2021 - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - OSHA cites Midwest Warehouse and Distribution System Inc. after one employee dies, 22 sickened by coronavirus
• 04/20/2021 - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - OSHA cites North American Lighting after maintenance technician suffers facial burns in explosion at Paris, Illinois, facility
• 04/01/2021 - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - OSHA, Austin Power Partners Construction, labor unions sign partnership to promote construction safety on O’Hare Airport Terminal 5 expansion project
• 03/29/2021 - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - OSHA cites Ohio production facility for exposing employees to dangerous confined space, machine, other hazards
• 03/26/2021 - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - OSHA cites Seneca Foods after worker suffers serious injuries after being struck by forklift at Wisconsin facility
• 03/11/2021 - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - OSHA cites Chicago container shipping company after employee suffers leg amputation, crushed pelvis when run over by powered industrial vehicle
• 03/03/2021 - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - OSHA cites BEF Foods Inc.’s Lima facility after production worker suffers partial arm amputation from cleaning auger
• 02/26/2021 - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - OSHA cites West Farmington contractor after 14-year-old installing roofing materials suffers critical injuries in fall
• 02/26/2021 - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - OSHA finds workers on unprotected 3-story roof, cites Ohio contractor for exposing workers to fall hazards
• 02/23/2021 - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - OSHA, Consulate General of Ecuador establish alliance to train Chicago-area Ecuadorian workers, protect them from job hazards
• 02/22/2021 - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - OSHA recognizes Buckeye oil, gas industry organization as Alliance Program Ambassador for its commitment to workplace safety, health

2020

• 12/07/2020 - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - U.S. Department of Labor and Ohio Craft Brewers Renew Alliance to Promote Workplace Safety in Ohio Breweries
• 12/07/2020 - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - U.S. Department of Labor, Mexican Consulate in Detroit Establish Alliance to Protect and Educate Mexican Workers in Michigan and Ohio on Safety
• 12/07/2020 - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - U.S. Department of Labor, Mexican Consulate in Chicago Establish Alliance to Protect and Educate Mexican Workers in Illinois on Safety
• 07/21/2020 - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - U.S. Department of Labor Cites Ohio Nursing Facilities for Failing to Fully Implement Respiratory Programs to Protect Employees from Coronavirus
• 07/08/2020 - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - U.S. Department of Labor Cites Ohio Contractor Three Times For Exposing Roofing Workers to Falls
• 04/06/2020 - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - U.S. Department of Labor, Grain and Feed Association of Illinois Establish Alliance to Address Grain Handling Hazards
• 04/03/2020 - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - U.S. Department of Labor Cites Three Employers After Worker Injured at Northwestern University
• 03/23/2020 - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - U.S. Department of Labor Cites Wisconsin Dollar Tree Store For Exposing Employees to Exit, Storage and Fire Hazards
• 03/17/2020 - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - U.S. Department of Labor Cites Illinois Manufacturer For Exposing Employees to Machine Hazards
• 01/30/2020 - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - U.S. Department of Labor Orders Michigan School District to Reinstate, Pay $102,905 to Second Employee Terminated for Warning of Unsafe Conditions
• 01/10/2020 - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - U.S. Department of Labor Cites Valve Manufacturer for Exposing Employees to Lead, Copper and Other Hazards at Wisconsin Facility

2013

• 10/28/2013 - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - US Labor Department's OSHA fines Formed Fiber Technologies $115,000 for repeat safety and health violations at fabric manufacturing plant
• 10/28/2013 - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - US Department of Labor's OSHA finds 36 safety violations at Indiana's Crane Army Ammunition Activity following March explosion
• 10/28/2013 - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - Napoleon Spring Works faces $147,600 in proposed OSHA penalties for exposing workers to amputation hazards at Archbold, Ohio, plant