News Releases
June 2013
- - Region 10 OSHA News Release - Safe operation of powered industrial trucks is focus of OSHA's new local emphasis program in Idaho
- - Region 6 OSHA News Release - Timpson, Texas, sawmill cited by US Department of Labor's OSHA for violations after a worker was killed, other workers exposed to many hazards
- - Region 8 OSHA News Release - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Community Power Corp. in Morrison, Colo., for exposing workers to amputation hazards; fines total $66,990
- - Region 2 OSHA News Release - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Rochester, NY, packaging manufacturer for willful and serious hazards following amputation
- - Region 5 OSHA News Release - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Wisconsin's Castalloy Inc. for exposing its foundry workers to coal tar pitch and formaldehyde
- - Region 8 OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites JBS USA, LLC in Greeley, Colo., for 20 violations of workplace standards
- - Region 2 OSHA News Release - US Labor Department's OSHA fines South River, NJ, masonry contractor nearly $91,000 for fall, scaffold hazards at Maywood, NJ, site
May 2013
- - Region 4 OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor's OSHA announces safety stand-down at Florida work sites on June 4 to focus on heat-related illnesses and injuries
- - Region 4 OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor's OSHA announces June 4 safety stand-down at work sites throughout Southeast to focus on heat-related illnesses and injuries
- - Region 8 OSHA News Release - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Wal-Mart store in Great Falls, Mont., for repeat and serious safety and health hazards; proposes $50,000 in fines
- - Region 9 OSHA News Release - Hawaii resort cited with 14 safety and health violations
- - OSHA Trade Release - OSHA issues final rule to broaden exemption for digger derricks in its Cranes and Derricks standard
- - Region 1 OSHA News Release - Massachusetts contractor faces $290,700 in US Labor Department OSHA fines for willful, repeat fall hazards at Durham, NH, work site
- - Region 2 OSHA News Release - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Schenectady, NY, medical lab for inadequate worker safeguards against bloodborne pathogen hazards
- - Region 5 OSHA News Release - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Quality Trailers Enterprise for 15 violations following complaint inspection at Salem, Ohio, manufacturing facility
- - OSHA Trade Release - US Department of Labor's OSHA to hold meeting of the Federal Advisory Council on Occupational Safety and Health
- - OSHA Trade Release - OSHA to hold meeting of the National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health
- - Region 2 OSHA News Release - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Accadia Site Contracting Inc., proposes $84,000 in fines for cave-in hazard at Lewiston Road work site in Niagara Falls
- - Region 2 OSHA News Release - Queensbury, NY, wood shavings manufacturer faces $233,870 in fines for combustible dust, confined space, chemical, mechanical, electrical hazards
- - OSHA Trade Release - OSHA announces intent to extend compliance date for crane operator certification requirements
- - OSHA Trade Release - OSHA offers training to federal agencies on worker safety and health
- - Region 5 OSHA News Release - Lack of personal protective equipment among 33 violations cited by US Labor Department's OSHA at A & B Foundry &; Machining in Franklin, Ohio
- - Region 1 OSHA News Release - Monro Muffler Brake Inc. cited by US Labor Department's OSHA for alleged willful, repeat and serious workplace safety violations in Portsmouth, NH
- - Region 7 OSHA News Release - US Labor Department's OSHA orders Enercon Services to pay $261,152.69 in damages after firing engineer who reported unsafe work practices
- - Region 2 OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites Newark, NJ, stucco contractor for scaffolding hazards at Maplewood, NJ, work site
- - Region 5 OSHA News Release - US Labor Department's OSHA cites A.W.T. World Trade for 28 violations, including unsafe spray finishing operations at Chicago factory
- - Region 6 OSHA News Release - US Labor Department's OSHA provides on-site compliance assistance to protect recovery workers, public during tornado recovery efforts in Texas
- - OSHA National News Release - US Department of Labor's OSHA seeks applications for $1.5 million in Susan Harwood safety and health training grants
- - OSHA Trade Release - Acting Secretary of Labor Seth D. Harris appoints 8 members to Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health
- - Region 2 OSHA News Release - US Labor Department's OSHA forms alliance with Consulate General of Dominican Republic in New York to inform, assist workers in 4 states
- - Region 2 OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites Ridgefield Park, NJ, contractor for repeat fall hazards at Paramus, NJ, work site
- - Region 2 OSHA News Release - La OSHA del Departamento de Trabajo de EE.UU. forma alianza con el Consulado General de la República Dominicana en Nueva York para informar y asistir a los trabajadores de 4 estados.
- - Region 3 OSHA News Release - US Labor Department's OSHA fines 2 government contractors more than $60,000 after workers injured in November 2012 flash fire
- - Region 3 OSHA News Release - US Labor Department's OSHA fines West Decatur, Pa., excavating company nearly $179,000 for exposing workers to trenching hazards
- - Region 5 OSHA News Release - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Phoenix Industrial Cleaning after worker dies while cleaning storage tank at Wheeling, Ill., chemical manufacturer
- - Region 4 OSHA News Release - Hartwell, Ga., manufacturer cited by US Department of Labor's OSHA for repeat, serious safety and health violations; $62,000 in proposed fines
- - Region 5 OSHA News Release - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Joel Kennedy Constructing Corp. for failing to protect workers in trench at job site in Chicago
- - Region 5 OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor's OSHA establishes partnership to protect construction workers at University of Chicago research center project
- - Region 4 OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites Dalton, Ga., carpet manufacturer for serious safety violations; proposes $73,000 in penalties
- - Region 6 OSHA News Release - US Labor Department's OSHA cites AmeriGas Propane L.P. in Conroe, Texas, for exposing workers to safety hazards; proposed fines total $105,00
- - Region 1 OSHA News Release - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Maine sawmill for repeat and serious violations of workplace safety standards
- - Region 8 OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites Sinton Dairy Foods Co. Inc. in Colorado Springs, Colo., for 14 violations of workplace standards
- - Region 4 OSHA News Release - Collis Roofing Inc. cited by the US Department of Labor's OSHA for exposing workers to fall and other hazards; more than $200,000 in proposed penalties
April 2013
- - Region 8 OSHA News Release - Montana wildlife casting agency cited in employee's mauling death
- - Region 9 OSHA News Release - Waikiki hotel cited by US Department of Labor's OSHA with 14 serious safety and health violations
- - OSHA National News Release - OSHA launches initiative to protect temporary workers
- - Region 1 OSHA News Release - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Maine pipe supplier for repeat and serious violations of excavation safety standards
- - Region 3 OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor's OSHA fines Philadelphia plumbing and heating company more than $40,000 for workplace safety hazards
- - Region 4 OSHA News Release - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Dolco Packaging Corp. for serious safety violations; proposes more than $64,000 in penalties
- - Region 4 OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites Globe Metallurgical in Selma, Ala., for serious and repeat safety violations following worker fatality
- - Region 6 OSHA News Release - Anheuser-Busch Cos. LLC in Houston cited by US Labor Department's OSHA for failing to protect workers from carbon dioxide exposure; fines total $88,000
- - OSHA Media Advisory - US Department of Labor to hold Workers' Memorial Day program
- - Region 8 OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites Nomac Drilling for failing to provide fall protection to workers on well derricks in Trenton, ND
- - OSHA Trade Release - OSHA schedules meeting of the Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health
- - Region 3 OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor fines Burlington Coat Factory more than $45,000 for safety violations at Lancaster, Pa., store
- - Region 6 OSHA News Release - Houston manufacturing plant cited by US Department of Labor's OSHA for failing to protect workers from falls and other hazards; fines total $48,300
- - Region 7 OSHA News Release - US Labor Department's OSHA to host Workers' Memorial Day event April 25 in Springfield, Mo.
- - Region 7 OSHA News Release - US Labor Department's OSHA to host Workers' Memorial Day event April 26 in North Kansas City, Mo.
- - Region 8 OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites First Choice Energy after oil field worker killed at Stanley, ND, job site
- - OSHA Trade Release - OSHA issues final rule to protect workers using cranes and derricks in demolition and underground construction
- - Region 5 OSHA News Release - US Labor Department orders Metra to pay back wages to employee whose position was terminated after he filed safety complaint
- - Region 7 OSHA News Release - US Labor Department's OSHA will participate in Workers' Memorial Day April 28, Safety Expo April 29 in Lincoln, Neb.
- - Region 1 OSHA News Release - New England candy manufacturer cited by US Labor Department's OSHA for 19 serious health and safety violations after ammonia release
- - Region 5 OSHA News Release - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Berger Excavating Contractors for failing to protect workers in trench at job site in Franklin Park, Ill.
- - Region 9 OSHA News Release - Heavy equipment rental company cited by US Labor Department's OSHA after truck crane crushes worker
- - Region 3 OSHA News Release - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Keystone Pain Institute in Altoona, Pa., for bloodborne pathogen hazards
- - Region 5 OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites roofing contractor KG Framing and Construction for lack of fall protection at St. Louis job site
- - Region 2 OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor's OSHA fines North Bergen, NJ laundry company $219,000 for safety hazards
- - Region 4 OSHA News Release - Pilgrim's Pride Corp. in Canton, Ga., cited by US Department of Labor's OSHA for repeat and serious violations following worker fatality
- - Region 1 OSHA News Release - US Labor Department's OSHA forms alliance with Philippine consulate general in New York to inform, assist workers in 10 states
- - Region 5 OSHA News Release - US Labor Department's OSHA fines Ball Aerosol and Specialty Container Inc. $589,000 for exposing workers to amputation hazards from unguarded machinery
- - OSHA Trade Release - US Department of Labor re-establishes the Maritime Advisory Committee for Occupational Safety and Health
- - Region 5 OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor's OSHA announces safety stand-down at Georgia construction sites April 15-19 to focus on struck-by hazards
- - Region 5 OSHA News Release - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Extrudex Aluminum after worker killed in North Jackson, Ohio, plant
- - Region 5 OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites roofing contractor Woodridge Enterprises Inc. for lack of fall protection at Illinois job site
- - Region 5 OSHA News Release - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Joy-Mark Inc. for repeatedly exposing workers to respiratory hazards at Cudahy ceramics mold plant
- - Region 1 OSHA News Release - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Nuway Tobacco Co. for combustible dust, electrical, mechanical and fall hazards
- - Region 2 OSHA News Release - US Labor Department's OSHA fines Voorhees, NJ, masonry group more than $50,000 for scaffold, safety hazards
- - Region 4 OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites Alabama manufacturer with willful, serious safety and health violations following two injuries
- - Region 5 OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites Universal Industries in Tomahawk, Wis., for 8 safety violations; proposes $61,600 in fines
- - Region 2 OSHA News Release - US Labor Department's OSHA cites CVS Pharmacy, proposes $40,000 fine for lack of emergency action plan at Dutchess County, NY, location
- - Region 2 OSHA News Release - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Newark, NJ, company for exposing workers to safety and health hazards
- - Region 7 OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites Salina, Kan.-based Ryan Roofing Inc. after worker paralyzed in fall from roof
- - Region 4 OSHA News Release - Aerospace Defense Coatings of Georgia cited by US Department of Labor's OSHA for exposing workers to hexavalent chromium
- - Region 5 OSHA News Release - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Mike Neri Sewer and Water Contractor in Elk Grove Village, Ill., for failing to protect workers in trench
- - Region 2 OSHA News Release - Ellicott Development Co. faces $44,000 in US Labor Department OSHA fines for lead exposure and fall hazards at Buffalo, NY, work site
- - Region 5 OSHA News Release - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Phoenix Electrical Manufacturing Co. for repeat safety violations at Chicago facility; proposes $51,590 in fines
- - Region 5 OSHA News Release - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Scenic Wood Products for 20 safety violations at Sugarcreek, Ohio, pallet manufacturing plant
- - OSHA Trade Release - OSHA issues new resource to protect emergency workers at combustible dust fires
- - Region 2 OSHA News Release - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Saugerties, NY, metal fabricator for failing to correct previously cited hazard
March 2013
- - Region 6 OSHA News Release - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Tricon Precast in Houston with serious violations for exposing workers to multiple safety and health hazards
- - Region 2 OSHA News Release - US Labor Department's OSHA fines Lakewood, NJ, manufacturer nearly $185,000 for exposing workers to chemical, other hazards
- - Region 2 OSHA News Release - Queens, NY, metal products manufacturer faces $108,900 in fines from US Labor Department's OSHA for recurring and new health hazards
- - Region 6 OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites Wynnewood Refining Co. in Oklahoma following the death of 2 workers
- - Region 9 OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites Las Vegas-based NV Energy following death of transmission line trainee
- - Region 2 OSHA News Release - US Labor Department's OSHA fines Cape May, NJ, new home builder nearly $49,000 for fall hazards at Sea Isle City, NJ, site
- - Region 2 OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites Bayonne, NJ, small arms manufacturer for lead, safety and health hazards
- - Region 2 OSHA News Release - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Newburgh, NY, medical practice for inadequate worker safeguards against bloodborne pathogen hazards
- - Region 5 OSHA News Release - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Kyklos Bearings International for failing to comply with asbestos removal standards at Sandusky, Ohio, plant
- - Region 3 OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor's OSHA fines Reading, Pa., chemical distributor more than $64,000 for safety, chemical hazards