News Releases
May 2010
- - OSHA National News Release - US Labor Department's OSHA publishes proposed rulemaking to prevent injuries from slips, trips and falls on walking-working surfaces
- - OSHA Trade Release - OSHA seeks members to serve on committee for improving construction workers' safety, health
- - Region 4 OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites Miami, Fla., road construction company with willful safety violation, $63,000 in penalties
- - Region 5 OSHA News Release - US Labor Department's OSHA proposes more than $60,000 in penalties against Waukesha, Wis.-based Baird Display for 19 safety violations
- - OSHA Trade Release - Requirement for protecting workers from hexavalent chromium exposure now a final rule
- - OSHA Trade Release - OSHA bloodborne review looks at standard's value in protecting workers
- - Region 2 OSHA News Release - US Labor Department's OSHA cites former North Brunswick, NJ, manufacturer for exposing workers to risks involving hazardous chemicals
- - Region 2 OSHA News Release - US Labor Department's OSHA finds CSX Transportation Inc. retaliated against veteran New York dispatcher who reported safety concerns
- - Region 5 OSHA News Release - US Labor Department's OSHA proposes more than $200,000 in penalties against Elyria Foundry Co. LLC for exposing workers to hazards
- - Region 6 OSHA News Release - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Mueller Copper Tube Products in Wynne, Ark., for exposing workers to variety of hazards
- - OSHA National News Release - OSHA, el Departamento de Trabajo de los EE. UU. distribuye guías de seguridad, hojas de datos para la limpieza de petróleo
- - OSHA National News Release - OSHA thuộc Bộ Lao Động Hoa Kỳ phân phối hướng dẫn, và bảng thông số về an toàn khi thu gom dầu tràn
- - OSHA National News Release - US Department of Labor's OSHA distributes oil spill cleanup safety guides, fact sheets
- - Region 4 OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites VT Halter Marine more than $1.3 million for willfully exposing workers to toxic vapors in a confined space 2 workers died and 2 received 3rd degree burns
- - Region 2 OSHA News Release - US Labor Department's OSHA forms 4 alliances to enhance safety and health for variety of workers in western New York
- - Region 4 OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor's OSHA proposes nearly $136,000 in penalties against Sewon America Inc. for willful and serious safety violations
- - Region 1 OSHA News Release - US Labor Department's OSHA proposes $77,500 in fines against West Hartford, Conn., metal finishing plant for 45 safety and health hazards
- - Region 2 OSHA News Release - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Jersey City, NJ, manufacturer for exposing employees to workplace safety and health hazards
- - Region 3 OSHA News Release - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Parkersburg, Pa., construction company for exposing workers to fall hazards
- - Region 4 OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites South Bay, Fla., sugar cane mill and refinery for exposing workers to amputation injuries
- - Region 6 OSHA News Release - Citación de la OSHA del Departamento de Trabajo de los EE. UU. a fábrica de tortillas en Dallas por presuntas infracciones de salud y seguridad
- - Region 6 OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites tortilla factory in Dallas for alleged safety and health violations
- - OSHA Trade Release - Review of OSHA's Methylene Chloride standard shows value to worker protection
- - Region 2 OSHA News Release - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Parsippany, NJ, clothing companies for workplace safety and health violations
- - Region 5 OSHA News Release - US Labor Department's OSHA proposes $45,500 in penalties against The Spieker Co. for safety violations
- - Region 6 OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites Corpus Christi, Texas-based mobile home park for exposing workers to trenching hazards
- - Region 6 OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites Grapevine, Texas-based machine company for failing to protect workers from lead exposure
- - Region 4 OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor's OSHA promotes free safety and health training expo for construction workers in South Florida
- - OSHA National News Release - US Department of Labor's OSHA seeks to partner with local building inspectors
- - Region 5 OSHA News Release - US Labor Department's OSHA forms alliance with Mexican Consulate in Chicago to promote worker safety in Illinois and Wisconsin
- - Region 5 OSHA News Release - US Labor Department's OSHA notifies Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Medical Center of workplace safety and health hazards to its workers
- - Region 7 OSHA News Release - Westar Energy-Murray Gill Energy Center earns US Labor Department praise for workplace safety and health achievements
- - Region 1 OSHA News Release - US Labor Department's OSHA proposes more than $61,000 in fines against Brighton, Mass., contractor for excavation hazards
- - Region 2 OSHA News Release - US Labor Department's OSHA finds Port Authority Trans-Hudson Corp. railroad violated whistleblower law
- - Region 5 OSHA News Release - US Labor Department's OSHA fines US Postal Service processing center in Bedford Park, Ill., $210,000 for willful safety violations
- - Region 6 OSHA News Release - OSHA del Departamento del Trabajo de Estados Unidos cita College Station, Texas,
- - Region 7 OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites Graham Tire Co. of Grand Island, Neb., for violations of OSH Act
- - Region 8 OSHA News Release - US Labor Department's OSHA proposes $217,000 in fines against US Postal Service for electrical hazards at Denver mail processing facility
- - Region 2 OSHA News Release - US Labor Department's OSHA proposes $48,500 against Tonawanda Coke Corp. for 14 serious violations
- - OSHA National News Release - US Labor Department's OSHA requests information on exposure to infectious agents in health care settings
- - Region 2 OSHA News Release - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Fairfield, NJ, contractor for continued employee exposure to fall hazards
- - Region 3 OSHA News Release - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Varney, W.Va., lumber company for failing to abate workplace safety and health hazards
- - OSHA National News Release - US Department of Labor's OSHA holds series of stakeholder meetings on modernization of injury and illness data collection system
- - Region 2 OSHA News Release - US Labor Department's OSHA orders New Jersey air carrier to reinstate pilot and pay more than $45,000 in damages and fees
- - Region 5 OSHA News Release - Milk Specialties Co. in Whitehall, Wis., agrees to pay $535,000 in penalties after US Labor Department's OSHA safety and health investigation
- - OSHA National News Release - US Department of Labor's OSHA holds series of stakeholder meetings on worker Injury and Illness Prevention Programs
- - OSHA Statement - Statement of US Assistant Secretary of Labor for OSHA David Michaels on opening OSHA office in Las Vegas
- - OSHA National News Release - El Departamento de Trabajo de los EE. UU. cuida la seguridad de los trabajadores ante mayores actividades de limpieza de petróleo cerca de la Costa del Golfo
- - OSHA National News Release - Bộ Lao Động Hoa Kỳ tập trung vào sự an toàn của công nhân khi các hoạt động thu gom dầu tràn gia tăng tại khu vực Gulf Coast
- - OSHA National News Release - US Department of Labor focuses on safety of workers as oil cleanup activities ramp up in Gulf Coast region
April 2010
- - Region 1 OSHA News Release - US Labor Department's OSHA proposes $558,000 in fines to US Postal Service for electrical hazards at Providence, RI, mail processing facility
- - Region 6 OSHA News Release - Safety hazards at Houston worksite bring citations and fines to plastics manufacturer following investigation by US Labor Department's OSHA
- - OSHA Statement - Statement of US Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis on Protecting America's Workers Act
- - Region 5 OSHA News Release - US Labor Department's OSHA proposes more than $130,000 in penalties against Chicago-based ERA Valdivia Contractors Inc. for health violations
- - OSHA National News Release - US Labor Department's OSHA releases data detailing worker exposure to toxic chemicals. Also issues directive on protecting non-English speaking workers from hazards
- - OSHA Statement - Statement of US Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis on Workers Memorial Day
- - Region 2 OSHA News Release - US Labor Department's OSHA proposes nearly $107,000 in fines against Buffalo, NY, sheet metal fabricator for uncorrected and recurring hazards
- - Region 5 OSHA News Release - US Labor Department's OSHA fines Lowe's Home Center $110,000 for continual recordkeeping violations at Cincinnati and Dayton stores
- - Region 6 OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites National Standard Co. in Stillwater, Okla., for safety and health violations
- - OSHA Media Advisory - US deputy assistant secretary of labor for OSHA to testify on whistleblower protections for America's workers
- - OSHA Media Advisory - US assistant secretary of labor for OSHA to testify today on strengthening enforcement and ensuring safe workplaces for every American worker
- - Region 5 OSHA News Release - US Labor Department's OSHA fines Ohio-based Tireman Auto Service Centers Ltd. $177,800 for willful and serious safety violations
- - Region 5 OSHA News Release - US Labor Department's OSHA proposes $96,500 in penalties against Packaging Corporation of America for safety violations
- - Region 5 OSHA News Release - US Labor Department's OSHA proposes $60,000 in penalties against Chicago-based National Wrecking Co. for safety violations
- - OSHA Trade Release - Secretary of Labor announces new members to safety, health advisory committee
- - Region 2 OSHA News Release - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Long Island, NY, contractor for cave-in hazards after employee is caught in 16-foot deep hole at East Hills worksite
- - Region 6 OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites Birdair Inc. for alleged safety hazards at Arlington, Texas, worksite
- - OSHA Statement - US Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis issues statement on worker deaths
- - OSHA Media Advisory - US Department of Labor agency heads to host live Web chats on regulatory agendas on April 26, 27 and 28
- - OSHA National News Release - US Department of Labor's OSHA takes action to protect America's workers with severe violator program and increased penalties
- - Region 4 OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor's OSHA proposes more than $133,000 in penalties against Clarksville, Ga., manufacturer for 60 safety and health violations
- - Region 2 OSHA News Release - US Labor Department's OSHA proposes $130,800 in fines for Yonkers, NY, woodwork manufacturer for fire, chemical and amputation hazards
- - Region 4 OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor's OSHA proposes more than $63,000 in penalties against Hope Hull, Ala., manufacturer for willful and serious violations
- - Region 5 OSHA News Release - US Labor Department's OSHA proposes $64,000 in penalties against Elk Grove, Ill.-based Ceva Freight for serious and repeat safety violations
- - Region 5 OSHA News Release - US Labor Department's OSHA fines American Packaging Corp.in Columbus, Wis., following investigation into worker's death
- - Region 7 OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites Buckhorn Inc. of Springfield, Mo., for violations of OSH Act
- - OSHA National News Release - La Secretaria del Trabajo de los EE. UU., Hilda Solís, convoca la primera Cumbre de Acción Nacional en la historia sobre la salud y seguridad laboral de los trabajadores latinos
- - OSHA National News Release - Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis convenes 1st ever national action summit on health and safety of Latino workers
- - Region 3 OSHA News Release - US Labor Department's OSHA joins Morristown, NJ, organization to continue vital effort to protect area Latino workers
- - Region 5 OSHA News Release - US Labor Department's OSHA proposes $61,500 in penalties against Fleetpride Inc. for safety violations
- - Region 6 OSHA News Release - US Labor Department's OSHA, Mexican consulate form alliance in Houston
- - Region 6 OSHA News Release - El Departamento del Trabajo de los EE. UU. OSHA y el Consulado Mexicano forman alianza en Houston
- - Region 10 OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites AmeriCold Logistics LLC for alleged safety violations at Nampa, Idaho, facility
- - Region 1 OSHA News Release - US Labor Department's OSHA providing guidance to employers and contractors during Rhode Island flood cleanup
- - Region 6 OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites oil refinery in Big Spring, Texas, for alleged safety and health hazards
- - OSHA Trade Release - New document addresses shipbreaking worker safety
- - Region 2 OSHA News Release - US Labor Department's OSHA orders New Jersey Transit to pay more than $500,000 to worker for violation of railroad whistleblower law
- - Region 4 OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites contractor for willful and serious safety violations following trench fatality in Atlanta
- - OSHA Trade Release - OSHA program protects federal workers
- - Region 1 OSHA News Release - US Labor Department's OSHA urges New England recovery workers and public to guard themselves against hazards during flood and storm cleanup
March 2010
- - Region 3 OSHA News Release - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Delaware City, Del., manufacturing company for workplace safety and health hazards
- - Region 4 OSHA News Release - US Labor Department's OSHA offering employers free construction safety and health training on April 1 at Gulf State Fairgrounds in Mobile, Ala.
- - Region 5 OSHA News Release - US Labor Department's OSHA fines Elmwood, Wis., dairy farm following investigation into worker's death
- - OSHA Trade Release - Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health meeting scheduled for April 14 and 16
- - Region 5 OSHA News Release - US Labor Department's OSHA notifies Evansville, Ind., regional airport of workplace safety and health violations to workers
- - Region 6 OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites Fort Worth, Texas-based FWT Inc. for alleged workplace safety and health violations
- - OSHA Trade Release - Maritime Advisory Committee for Occupational Safety and Health meeting scheduled for April 27 and 29
- - Region 2 OSHA News Release - US Labor Department's OSHA cites South Amboy, NJ, stucco contractor for fall hazards
- - Region 6 OSHA News Release - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Gulf Chemical & Metallurgical Corp. in Freeport, Texas, for alleged workplace safety violations
- - Region 7 OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites Werner Construction Inc. in Norfolk, Neb., for violations of OSH Act