OSHA News Releases – Region 8
2024
- - OSHA News Release - Denver Region - Department of Labor orders railroad to reinstate employee, pay $200K in back wages, damages after retaliation for safety complaints
2023
- - OSHA News Release - Denver Region - Minnesota construction contractor faces $1.8M in federal penalties for exposing workers to trenching hazards for the 4th time since 2019
- - OSHA News Release - Denver Region - Colorado contractor awaits sentencing on manslaughter charge after failing to protect employees in 2021 trench collapse that killed 23-year-old worker
- - OSHA News Release - Denver Region - US Department of Labor orders North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality to remove reprimand from employee’s personnel file
- - OSHA News Release - Denver Region - US Department of Labor cites Utah solar power company after inspectors find workers atop snow-covered Johnstown roof without fall protection
- - OSHA News Release - Denver Region - 16 Colorado employers recognized for recording zero worker injury and illnesses on the job in 2022
- - OSHA News Release - Denver Region - Utah employers recognized for recording zero worker injury and illnesses on the job in 2022
- - OSHA News Release - Denver Region - US Department of Labor lauds 9 Montana employers for recording zero worker injuries, illnesses in 2022
- - OSHA News Release - Denver Region - US Department of Labor lauds three Wyoming employers for recording zero worker injuries, illnesses in 2022
- - OSHA News Release - Denver Region - US Department of Labor lauds three North Dakota employers for recording zero worker injuries, illnesses in 2022
- - OSHA News Release - Denver Region - US Department of Labor lauds two South Dakota employers for recording zero worker injuries, illnesses in 2022
- - OSHA News Release - Denver Region - US Department of Labor orders South Dakota helicopter ambulance service to reinstate mechanic who reported safety concerns, filed FAA complaint
- - OSHA News Release - Denver Region - El Departamento de Trabajo de EE.UU. elogia a dos empleadores de Dakota del Sur por registrar cero lesiones y enfermedades de trabajadores en 2022
- - OSHA News Release - Denver Region - El Departamento de Trabajo de los Estados Unidos elogia a 9 empleadores de Montana por registrar cero lesiones y enfermedades de trabajadores en 2022
- - OSHA News Release - Denver Region - El Departamento de Trabajo de EE.UU. elogia a tres empleadores de Wyoming por registrar cero lesiones y enfermedades de trabajadores en 2022
- - OSHA News Release - Denver Region - El Departamento de Trabajo de los Estados Unidos ordena al servicio de ambulancia en helicóptero de Dakota del Sur que reincorpore al mecánico que informó preocupaciones de seguridad y presentó una queja ante la FAA
- - OSHA News Release - Denver Region - US Department of Labor finds contractor exposed workers to trench hazards after investigation into 23-year-old worker’s fatality in Aurora
- - OSHA News Release - Denver Region - US Department of Labor finds Colorado contractor exposing workers to trench cave-ins, including one that caused teenager’s fatal injuries
- - OSHA News Release - Denver Region - Deadly gamble: North Dakota contractor supervised workers in unprotected trenches, failed 3 inspections in 32 days, ignored warnings, faces $505K in fines
- - OSHA News Release - Denver Region - Sioux Falls contractor’s history of federal safety violations continues with workers endangered on 2 different sites in 2 days
2022
- - OSHA News Release - Denver Region - US Department of Labor investigation finds Denver IT services provider retaliated against executive who raised concerns about IRS violations
- - OSHA News Release - Denver Region - US Department of Labor finds safety, training failures during investigation of June 2022 double fatality at Pueblo industrial loading facility
- - OSHA News Release - Denver Region - US Department of Labor finds Colorado Springs employer willfully exposed worker to serious injury when cement mixer turned on with worker inside
- - OSHA News Release - Denver Region - US Department of Labor orders Louisiana helicopter ambulance service to reinstate Utah pilot who refused to fly in hazardous conditions
- - OSHA News Release - Denver Region - Federal judge affirms US Department of Labor finding that Colorado acute psychiatric treatment facility exposed employees to workplace violence
- - OSHA News Release - Denver Region - US Department of Labor partners with Ryan Companies, Colorado State University to ensure worker safety at Loveland construction project
- - OSHA News Release - Denver Region - US Department of Labor recognizes Billings’ refinery testing team for workplace safety, health excellence with ‘Star’ designation
- - OSHA News Release - Denver Region - US Department of Labor implements ‘Weekend Work’ initiative to conduct random safety inspections to protect construction workers from fall hazards
- - OSHA News Release - Denver Region - US Department of Labor finds contractors ignored safety requirement which led to worker’s 65-foot fall from an elevated scaffold
- - OSHA News Release - Denver Region - US Department of Labor reminds Dakota employers that workers need protection from the dangers of heat illness: indoors, outdoors
- - OSHA News Release - Denver Region - CORRECTED: US Department of Labor finds Breckenridge contractor willfully exposed workers to trench hazards after fatal cave-in
- - OSHA News Release - Denver Region - US Department of Labor urges caution to avoid fall, electrical, other hazards during spring storm cleanup throughout South Dakota
- - OSHA News Release - Denver Region - Serial violator: South Dakota contractor faces serious and willful citations following 2 separate inspections for workers in unprotected trenches
- - OSHA News Release - Denver Region - US Department of Labor emphasis program to prevent hearing loss moves to enforcement phase begins May 17
- - OSHA News Release - Denver Region - US Department of Labor cites oil company after 3 workers suffer severe injuries in North Dakota well explosion
- - OSHA News Release - Denver Region - US Department of Labor emphasis program seeks to identify, reduce silica dust hazards in Denver’s cut stone, stone products industry
- - OSHA News Release - Denver Region - US Department of Labor, AGC of South Dakota sign alliance to educate workers, employers on construction’s deadly hazards
- - OSHA News Release - Denver Region - US Department of Labor recognizes Montana hydroelectric plant for excellence in workplace safety, health
- - OSHA News Release - Denver Region - US Department of Labor finds Idaho utility contractor put workers at risk by failing to provide lifesaving training on excavation hazards
2021
- - OSHA News Release - Denver Region - US Department of Labor, Langlas & Associates align to promote worker safety during construction of Rocky Vista University medical school
- - OSHA News Release - Denver Region - Largest US pork processor agrees to develop, implement infectious disease preparedness plan, health training for workers
- - OSHA News Release - Denver Region - Investigation of deadly trench collapse finds Colorado company exposed workers to excavation hazards in Johnstown
- - OSHA News Release - Denver Region - US Department of Labor cites insurance agency for exposing workers to coronavirus at Denver location where employee died with COVID-19
- - OSHA News Release - Denver Region - US Department of Labor cites Colorado dairy farm operator for violations after vacuum truck driver suffers fatal injuries in unguarded manure pit
- - OSHA News Release - Denver Region - US Department of Labor cites JBS Foods Inc. for repeated safety failures after worker’s death at Swift Beef’s Colorado facility
- - OSHA News Release - Denver Region - Judge upholds US Department of Labor citations, $145K in penalties for Denver contractor that ignored safety requirements repeatedly
- - OSHA News Release - Denver Region - US Department of Labor cites Colorado home manufacturing company for continuing to expose workers to falls at Pueblo facility
- - OSHA News Release - Denver Region - Amid recent trench collapses, US Department of Labor reminds South Dakota employers, workers of excavation hazards
- - OSHA News Release - Denver Region - US Department of Labor cites Safeway Inc. after employee suffers amputations at milk packaging plant
- - OSHA News Release - Denver Region - Colorado court sentences Avon construction company owner to jail, orders restitution for family of worker killed in Granby trench collapse
- - OSHA News Release - Denver Region - US Department of Labor, stakeholders renew alliance to train, protect North Dakota workers from excavation, trenching hazards
- - OSHA News Release - Denver Region - US Department of Labor reminds North Dakota construction contractors that protecting workers from falls is a matter of life, death
- - OSHA News Release - Denver Region - US Department of Labor honors Montana safety professionals group for continued commitment to workplace safety, health
- - OSHA News Release - Denver Region - US Department of Labor implements initiative to conduct random, weekend safety inspections to protect construction workers from falls, trench collapses
- - OSHA News Release - Denver Region - Workers Memorial Day remembers lives lost on the job, affirms OSHA’s commitment to protect worker’s safety, health
- - OSHA News Release - Denver Region - Workers Memorial Day remembers lives lost on the job, affirms OSHA’s commitment to protect worker’s safety, health
- - OSHA News Release - Denver Region - Excavation company agrees to increase employee training on dangerous trenching hazards prior to 2021 construction season
- - OSHA News Release - Denver Region - Worker’s injury at Fargo grain bin yields employer’s commitment to improve workplace safety, protect employees
- - OSHA News Release - Denver Region - OSHA signs alliance with South Dakota One Call, SDSU Engineering Extension Program to train, protect workers from excavation hazards
- - OSHA News Release - Denver Region - US Department of Labor proposes $264K in fines for Montana manufacturer, staffing agency for serious, willful violations following finger amputation
2020
- - OSHA News Release - Denver Region - U.S. Department of Labor Cites JBS Foods Inc. for Failing To Protect Employees from Exposure to the Coronavirus
- - OSHA News Release - Denver Region - U.S. Department of Labor Cites Smithfield Packaged Meats Corp. For Failing to Protect Employees from Coronavirus
- - OSHA News Release - Denver Region - U.S. Department of Labor Concludes Successful Strategic Partnership With Langlas & Associates Inc. at Billings High School Project
- - OSHA News Release - Denver Region - U.S. Department of Labor Cites South Dakota Bull Stud Facility After Employee Asphyxiated While Handling Liquid Nitrogen
- - OSHA News Release - Denver Region - Federal Court Orders Railway to Pay $696,173 for Lost Wages After U.S. Department of Labor Finds Railway Retaliated Against Whistleblower
2019
- - OSHA News Release - Denver Region - U.S. Department of Labor Cites Colorado Utility Company For Exposing Employees to Trenching Hazards
- - OSHA News Release - Denver Region - U.S. Department of Labor Cites Colorado Homebuilder For Exposing Employees to Fall Hazards
- - OSHA News Release - Denver Region - U.S. Department of Labor and Michigan Pipeline Company Agree To Resolve Citations Issued for Trenching Hazards
- - OSHA News Release - Denver Region - U.S. Department of Labor Cites South Dakota Contractor For Exposing Employees to Trenching Hazards
- - OSHA News Release - Denver Region - U.S. Department of Labor Cites Behavior Treatment Hospital for Exposing Employees to Workplace Violence Hazards
- - OSHA News Release - Denver Region - U.S. Department of Labor Signs Strategic Partnership to Promote Workplace Safety During Construction of Montana Hospital Expansion Project
- - OSHA News Release - Denver Region - U.S. Department of Labor Cites Montana Highway Contractor After Hot Asphalt Burns Three Workers in Laurel
- - OSHA News Release - Denver Region - U.S. Department of Labor Investigation Finds Hospital Employees Exposed to Workplace Violence Hazards
- - OSHA News Release - Denver Region - U.S. Department of Labor Signs Alliance with North Dakota Oil and Gas Industry Group to Promote Workplace Safety in Oil Fields
- - OSHA News Release - Denver Region - U.S. Department of Labor and Montana Construction Contractor Sign Partnership to Enhance Employee Safety and Health
- - OSHA News Release - Denver Region - U.S. Department of Labor and Montana Contractors Association Sign Alliance to Foster Safer Workplaces
2018
- - OSHA News Release - Denver Region - U.S. Department of Labor Cites Two Roofing Companies After Colorado Employees Found Exposed to Fall Hazards
- - OSHA News Release - Denver Region - U.S. Department of Labor and Colorado Contractors Host Trench Safety Summit
- - OSHA News Release - Denver Region - U.S. Department of Labor Cites Metal Forging Company, Proposes $225,046 in Penalties
- - OSHA News Release - Denver Region - U.S. Department of Labor Cites Two Colorado Construction Companies For Safety and Health Hazards after Worker’s Fatal Fall
- - OSHA News Release - Denver Region - U.S. Department of Labor and Montana Contractor Compensation Fund Sign Alliance to Promote Workplace Safety
- - OSHA News Release - Denver Region - U.S. Department of Labor Cites a Colorado Chemical Manufacturer
- - OSHA News Release - Denver Region - U.S. Department of Labor and Industry Representatives Partner To Address Trenching Hazards in North Dakota
- - OSHA News Release - Denver Region - U.S. Department of Labor Cites Two Colorado Companies For Workplace Safety Failures in Fatal Pipeline Fire
- - OSHA News Release - Denver Region - U.S. Department of Labor Cites Contractor for Exposing Workers to Trenching, Other Safety Hazards on North Dakota Municipal Project
- - OSHA News Release - Denver Region - U.S. Department of Labor Proposes Penalties for Colorado Concrete Company After Employee Injured in Trench Collapse
- - OSHA News Release - Denver Region - U.S. Department of Labor Cites Billings Company For Failing to Provide Safe Workplace for Employees
- - OSHA News Release - Denver Region - U.S. Department of Labor Cites Colorado Nursing Home For Workplace Violence Hazards
- - OSHA News Release - Denver Region - U.S. Department of Labor Cites Four Colorado Employers After Fatal Fire and Explosion at Oil and Gas Facility
2017
- - OSHA News Release - Denver Region - U.S. Department of Labor Cites Contractors in Montana Following Severe Burns
- - OSHA News Release - Denver Region - Education and Training Alliance to Focus on Colorado Construction Workers
- - OSHA News Release - Denver Region - Federal Agencies in Montana and Dakotas Align on Safety Practices
- - OSHA News Release - Denver Region - OSHA Cites South Dakota Company After Worker Buried in Trench Collapse
- - OSHA News Release - Denver Region - U.S. Department of Labor’s OSHA, DJ Basin Safety Council Renew Alliance to Protect Colorado Workers
- - OSHA Regional News Brief - Denver Region - OSHA cites Sioux Falls company after 40-year-old equipment operator suffers serious injuries in trench cave-in at Brandon work site
2016
- - OSHA News Release - Denver Region - OSHA finds global railroad company retaliated against worker who reported safety concerns about track defects
- - OSHA News Release - Denver Region - OSHA cites well operator, two servicing companies after one worker dies, 3 others severely injured while servicing North Dakota well
- - OSHA News Release - Denver Region - OSHA renews initiative to improve worker safety culture in Colorado by renewing Colorado Safety Association alliance
- - OSHA News Release - Denver Region - OSHA finds Boulder sporting goods manufacturer retaliated against worker who reported concerns about free-fall equipment safety
- - OSHA News Release - Denver Region - OSHA cites both South Dakota refinery, construction companies after worker suffers fatal burns when ethanol ignites during expansion project