OSHA News Releases – All
May 2024
- - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - Department of Labor cites leading tool, equipment manufacturer after maintenance electrician suffers severe burns in electrical arc fire
- - OSHA Trade Release - OSHA announces return of ‘Beat the Heat’ photo contest to promote awareness outdoor, indoor heat dangers
- - OSHA News Release - New York City Region - Department of Labor reaches settlement with Linden contractor after finding the company failed to prevent fatal 5-story fall at a Bayonne work site
- - OSHA News Release - Birmingham Region - Federal court finds USPS again wrongfully fired probationary mail carrier shortly after reporting workplace injury, this time in Oregon
- - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - Waukegan roofing contractor finally pays $365K in penalties for endangering employees when Department of Labor moves to seize employer’s property
- - OSHA National News Release - Department of Labor announces final rule updating the Hazard Communication Standard to better protect workers, first responders
- - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - Zwanenberg Food Group agrees to pay $1.7M in federal penalties, invest $1.9M in safety improvements at Cincinnati facility
- - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - Department of Labor alleges subcontractor knowingly exposed employees to asbestos hazards during former Waukegan hospital demolition
- - OSHA News Release - Boston Region - US Department of Labor finds Watertown contractor did not provide required safeguards to prevent employee fatality in Brighton
- - OSHA News Release - Atlanta Region - Department of Labor investigation into worker’s serious injuries finds healthcare facility’s operator again failed to protect employees from patient violence
- - OSHA National News Release - 劳工部在高温安全规则制定方面迈出了关键的一步，继续加强执法力度，重点关注农业工人所面临的危险
- - OSHA National News Release - Department of Labor plans to restructure workplace safety, health regional operations strategically to protect workers
- - OSHA National News Release - Department of Labor takes critical step in heat safety rulemaking, continues heightened enforcement efforts, focuses on dangers to agricultural workers
- - OSHA National News Release - Depatman Travay la pran yon mezi ki enpòtan anpil pou tabli règ pou pwoteje moun k ap travay kote gen anpil chalè, li kontinye fè plis efò pou lwa yo kapab aplike tout kote, epi li travay pou pwoteje travayè agrikiltè yo kont danje
- - OSHA National News Release - El Departamento de Trabajo da un paso fundamental en la elaboración de normas de seguridad ante el calor, continúa intensificando los esfuerzos para hacer cumplir la ley y se centra en los peligros para los trabajadores agrícolas
- - OSHA News Release - New York City Region - Settlement affirms willful OSHA violations, $215K penalties, against contractors for fall hazards at multiple New Jersey work sites
- - OSHA News Release - Kansas City Region - St. Louis contractor faces $258K in fines after exposing roofing workers to potentially deadly fall hazards 5 times in 7 weeks at Wentzville worksites
- - OSHA News Release - Kansas City Region - Department of Labor cites goods transport provider after truck strikes grain yard manager, weeks after federal inspectors warn of hazards
- - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - US Department of Labor finds Chicago-area medical glass manufacturer again ignoring machine safety procedures, issues repeat violations
- - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - Department of Labor cites Midwest bread products supplier after worker suffers disabling injury at Sun Prairie facility
- - OSHA Trade Release - OSHA announces online public meeting of Maritime Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health will be held June 4
- - OSHA Trade Release - National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health will hold online public meeting on May 7
- - OSHA News Release - Boston Region - Department of Labor investigation of Boston window cleaner’s 29-story fall finds employer again failed to inspect, replace protective equipment
- - OSHA News Release - Boston Region - Department of Labor investigation into visiting nurse’s death finds home care agency failed to protect workers against workplace violence
- - OSHA News Release - Atlanta Region - US Department of Labor finds Georgia construction contractor could have prevented 31-year-old worker’s fatal fall in Arcadia
- - OSHA News Release - Atlanta Region - US Department of Labor finds prominent South Carolina shipyard ignored federal measures that could have prevented 41-year-old worker’s fatal fall
April 2024
- - OSHA News Release - Philadelphia Region - Department of Labor again cites Hanover Foods for exposing workers to dozens of safety, health hazards; proposes $761K in penalties
- - OSHA News Release - Atlanta Region - US Department of Labor cites 2 Florida construction contractors after finding lack of crane safety protocols led to 37-year-old employee’s fatal injuries
- - OSHA News Release - San Francisco Region - Tamuning contractor faces $1M in penalties after federal inspectors find employees again exposed to potentially fatal trench hazards
- - OSHA Trade Release - Department of Labor releases 2023 injury, illness data
- - OSHA National News Release - US Department of Labor to honor workers whose jobs claimed their lives, recommit to protecting workers as nation marks Workers Memorial Day
- - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - US Department of Labor finds employee fatally injured after manufacturer failed to protect her from caught-between, struck-by hazards
- - OSHA News Release - Kansas City Region - US Department of Labor provides support to families of fallen workers, stresses importance of workplace safety on Workers Memorial Day
- - OSHA News Release - Atlanta Region - US Department of Labor cites South Florida contractor for lack of heat illness prevention program after heatstroke claims 26-year-old worker’s life
- - OSHA News Release - Kansas City Region - Federal safety inspections find Kansas construction contractor again failing to protect workers from potentially deadly fall hazards at Missouri homesites
- - OSHA Trade Release - OSHA to hold training event to help improve federal worker safety, health
- - OSHA News Release - Boston Region - Proper planning, safeguards could have prevented New Bedford dock collapse, US Department of Labor inspection finds
- - OSHA News Release - New York City Region - US Department of Labor settlement affirms 3 dozen workplace safety citations against Camden auto recycler, parts supplier; assesses $868K in penalties
- - OSHA News Brief - US Department of Labor fines Colorado Trader Joe’s nearly $217K for violating federal safety regulations
- - OSHA News Release - Atlanta Region - US Department of Labor, industry partners to promote road construction worker safety during 2024 National Work Zone Awareness Week
- - OSHA News Release - Atlanta Region - US Department of Labor finds Florida contractor ignored federal safety measures that could have prevented welder’s confined space fatality
- - OSHA News Release - Atlanta Region - US Department of Labor finds electric vehicle battery maker again exposes workers to serious health hazards after investigation of Commerce fire
- - OSHA News Release - Kansas City Region - St. Louis contractor faces $267K in fines after again exposing roofing workers to potentially deadly fall hazards, this time at 5 Wentzville job sites
- - OSHA Trade Release - Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health to meet April 24, discuss upcoming rulemakings
- - OSHA Trade Release - Department of Labor seeks ideas, suggestions to improve outreach, training for OSHA whistleblower program at May 15 meeting
- - OSHA News Release - Dallas Region - Department of Labor investigation finds one of the nation’s largest modular home manufacturers exposed workers to dozens of safety, health risks
March 2024
- - OSHA National News Release - US Department of Labor issues final rule to clarify rights to employee representation during OSHA inspections
- - OSHA News Release - San Francisco Region - Department of Labor holds PrimeLending vice president, managers liable after employees fired for reporting consumer fraud concerns
- - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - US Department of Labor investigation finds HBD/Thermoid again exposed employees to unsafe conditions, proposes additional $321K in penalties
- - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - US Department of Labor investigation of employee’s severe injuries finds Ohio manufacturer failed to correct similar hazards cited in 2022
- - OSHA Trade Release - OSHA, Safety Week organization challenge industry employers to lead largest stand-down to prevent falls on May 8
- - OSHA News Release - New York City Region - New York roofing company withdraws contest notice after vigorous litigation by Department of Labor, affirming egregious willful citations, $687K fine
- - OSHA News Release - Atlanta Region - US Department of Labor finds Alabama forklift parts manufacturer could have prevented 38-year-old foundry worker’s fatal injuries
- - OSHA News Brief - US Department of Labor finds Alabama sausage manufacturer again exposed workers to deadly hazards at Attalla worksite, proposes $116K in penalties
- - OSHA National News Release - US Department of Labor joins industry leaders, stakeholders to stress workplace safety during 2024 Stand Up 4 Grain Safety Week, March 25-29
- - OSHA News Release - Atlanta Region - Department of Labor alleges Georgia pesticide manufacturer illegally terminated employee who filed safety complaint
- - OSHA News Release - Dallas Region - US Department of Labor investigation of worker’s confined space fatality finds Oklahoma City-area contractor ignored federal safety measures
- - OSHA News Release - Dallas Region - US Department of Labor investigation finds Houston-area contractor ignored federal safety measures in teenager’s trench collapse death
- - OSHA News Brief - US Department of Labor will offer training, compliance assistance at 2024 Central Alabama Construction Safety Conference, Expo
- - OSHA News Release - New York City Region - Long Island construction contractor to pay $144K, enhance compliance following US Department of Labor investigation, litigation
- - OSHA News Release - New York City Region - Department of Labor inspection finds Hanover Foods subsidiary exposing South Jersey employees to workplace safety dangers, proposes $463K penalty
- - OSHA News Release - Boston Region - Employer might have prevented fatal forklift incident at Logan International Airport by ensuring proper safeguards, Department of Labor finds
- - OSHA News Release - Philadelphia Region - Federal investigators cite Butler County, Pennsylvania, company for exposing workers to hazards after employee suffers fatal injuries
- - OSHA News Release - Atlanta Region - US Labor Department cites Atlanta chemical manufacturer for endangering workers; proposes $289K in penalties for 67 violations
- - OSHA News Release - Kansas City Region - US Department of Labor investigation cites Red Barn Truck Wash after three workers injured, one fatally, from exposure to harmful gases
- - OSHA News Release - New York City Region - US Department of Labor again cites Robbinsville frozen food manufacturer after worker suffers amputation, proposes $551K penalty
- - OSHA News Release - New York City Region - Department of Labor settlement agreement affirms citations, $299K penalty against Pennsylvania company for hazards at South Jersey site
- - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - US Department of Labor finds Wisconsin wood flooring manufacturer continues to expose workers to multiple hazards at plant
February 2024
- - OSHA News Release - Atlanta Region - US Labor Department cites Macon plumbing contractor, proposes $308K in penalties for safety violations after worker suffered fatal injuries
- - Readout - Readout: Department of Labor joins Restaurant Opportunities Centers United for listening session on impacts of indoor heat in the restaurant industry
- - OSHA News Release - Atlanta Region - US Department of Labor cites Alabama electrical contractor after 22-year-old worker suffers severe burns at Auburn worksite
- - OSHA News Release - Atlanta Region - US Labor Department cites Selma brick manufacturer for exposing workers to respiratory hazards that can lead to incurable lung disease
- - OSHA National News Release - US Department of Labor proposes nearly $2.5 million in penalties for Alabama sawmill, finds willful disregard for safety led to fatality
- - OSHA News Release - Atlanta Region - US Labor Department cites global manufacturer of metal cast, auto parts for exposing workers to respiratory, electrical hazards at its Columbus facility
- - OSHA News Release - Boston Region - Massachusetts contractor, repeat violator, again exposes workers to potentially fatal falls, leading to $306K in OSHA penalties
- - OSHA News Release - New York City Region - New Jersey steel fabrication company fined $348K after federal safety inspectors find employees exposed to workplace hazards
- - OSHA News Release - Dallas Region - US Department of Labor finds Oklahoma aeronautical parts manufacturer exposed workers to numerous serious safety hazards
- - OSHA News Release - Atlanta Region - US Labor Department cites 2 employers after 39-year-old worker suffers fatal injuries at Fort Lauderdale work site
- - OSHA News Release - Atlanta Region - Building futures: US Department of Labor promotes safety to newest generation of construction workers in Southeast’s largest student career event
- - OSHA National News Release - New Jersey contractor’s ongoing disregard for safety laws leads to $1M penalty after federal inspection finds workers exposed to falls
- - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - Illinois construction contractor faces $264K in proposed fines for again failing to protect employees from deadly fall hazards
- - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - US Department of Labor again cites Green Bay cleaning products manufacturer after worker suffers amputation, fines company $194K
- - OSHA News Release - Atlanta Region - US Labor Department cites Melbourne crane service provider after investigation finds lack of safety protocols led to 34-year-old employee’s electrocution
- - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - US Department of Labor finds Case Farms Processing continues to expose workers to multiple hazards at Ohio chicken processing plant
- - OSHA News Release - Atlanta Region - US Department of Labor cites Alabama construction employer after heat illness claims life of 33-year-old worker at Huntsville job site
January 2024
- - OSHA News Release - New York City Region - Department of Labor fines New Jersey transportation company $437K after inspectors find workers exposed to safety, health hazards at Paulsboro site
- - OSHA News Release - Atlanta Region - US Department of Labor cites Homestead drywall service employer after 22-year-old worker suffers fatal head injury at Miami Beach worksite
- - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - Madison ice cream plant cited for violating multiple safety standards after federal investigators respond to report of ammonia release
- - OSHA News Release - Atlanta Region - US Labor Department cites Silver Creek plumbing contractor after 34-year-old employee’s fatal fall, exposure to hydrogen sulfide
- - OSHA Trade Release - Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health will meet on Feb. 21-22 in Washington
- - OSHA Trade Release - Department of Labor seeks nominations for vacant position on Federal Advisory Council on Occupational Safety and Health
- - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - US Department of Labor investigation of worker’s finger-tip amputation finds Ohio instrument manufacturer again violated safety standards
- - OSHA News Release - Kansas City Region - Federal court holds Nebraska contractor in contempt, orders daily fine until he complies with US Department of Labor subpoena
- - OSHA Trade Release - Newly formed alliances to promote worker rights, prevent exposures to hazards
- - OSHA Trade Release - OSHA, National Demolition Association renew alliance to protect safety, health of demolition industry workers
- - OSHA News Release - Boston Region - US Department of Labor investigation of construction worker’s fatal injuries finds Stoughton contractor failed to follow required safety procedures
- - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - US Labor Department investigation finds Ohio food warehouse exposed workers to ergonomic hazards
- - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - US Department of Labor investigation of worker amputation finds Ohio carpet manufacturer again ignored safety standards
- - OSHA News Release - Atlanta Region - US Department of Labor finds electric vehicle battery manufacturer exposed employees to unsafe nickel levels, other mixed metals at Commerce plant
- - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - US Department of Labor cites Itasca parts manufacturer for multiple machine safety violations, exposing workers to amputation, other injuries