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OSHA Reminds Georgia Employers of Snow Removal Hazards

OSHA Issues Directive to Georgia Employers – From OSHA.gov website In light of the recent ice and snow storms, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration wants to remind workers, employers and the...

New Hampshire Gun Powder Manufacturer Fined $1.2million After 2 Workers Die

US Labor Department’s OSHA fines New Hampshire gun powder manufacturer $1.2 million, issues 54 citations after deadly explosion 2 workers killed after employer refused to implement safe work practices – From OSHA.gov News Release WASHINGTON...

Before Black Friday – OSHA Highlights Crowd Control Issues

US Labor Department’s OSHA encourages major retailers to provide crowd management measures to protect workers during Black Friday, other sales events – From OSHA.gov WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational...

OSHA Fines Construction Company $67,000 – Trenching Hazard

OSHA News – Nov 1, 2010 – OSHA Fines Daisy Construction Company for alleged trenching hazards. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited Daisy Construction Co. for alleged trenching...

OSHA Fines Company After Workers Hair Was Caught in Rotating Shaft

US Labor Department’s OSHA fines Ohio Decorative Products $91,000 for safety violations – March 17, 2010 SPENCERVILLE, Ohio — The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited Ohio...

OSHA Fines Company for Combustible Dust Violation After Explosion

US Labor Department’s OSHA cites Franklin County, Maine, pellet mill for combustible dust and other hazards after explosion – March 9, 2010 AUGUSTA, Maine – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health...

Annual OSHA Effort in Futility – Notifying 15,000 Employers Who Have too Many Accidents

US Labor Department’s OSHA notifies 15,000 workplaces nationwide of high injury and illness rates Assistance is available to keep workplaces safe WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration...

OSHA Fines BP Husky Refinery in Toledo Ohio – $3 Million

US Labor Department’s OSHA proposes more than $3 million in fines to BP-Husky refinery near Toledo, Ohio – March, 8, 2010 OREGON, Ohio — The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has...

OSHA cites Omaha, Neb.-based Miranda Roofing for Fall Protection Violations

Occupational Health and Safety Administrations – Regional News Release The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Miranda Roofing in Omaha for alleged violations of the Occupational...

OSHA Cites Alabama Construction Contractor with Willful and Serious rench Safety Violations

Occupational Safety and Health Administrations – Regional News Release – April 22, 2009 The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is proposing one willful and four serious safety violations...