OSHA News Releases – All
December 2021
- - OSHA News Release - Atlanta Region - US Department of Labor cites global spice importer after worker suffers partial finger amputation at Jackson facility, levies $146K in penalties
- - 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 - Atlanta Region - History of violations: Dollar General continues to put workers at risk; company faces $321K in penalties after recent Alabama inspection
- - OSHA National News Release - US Department of Labor extends deadline for nominations to serve on Federal Advisory Council on Occupational Safety and Health
- - OSHA News Release - New York City Region - Queens contractor failed to provide lifesaving fall protection, training to employees at Brooklyn worksite, US Department of Labor finds
- - OSHA National News Release - US Department of Labor extends comment period for rulemaking to protect indoor and outdoor workers from heat hazards
- - OSHA News Release - New York City Region - US Department of Labor cites St. Croix refinery for failing to protect workers from hazardous chemicals following flaring incidents
- - OSHA News Release - Dallas Region - US Department of Labor cites one of the nation’s largest pork processors for exposing workers to repetitive motion injuries, placing essential workers at risk
- - OSHA News Release - New York City Region - US Department of Labor again cites New York roofing contractor for exposing workers to falls – industry’s leading cause of death
November 2021
- - OSHA National News Release - US Department of Labor extends comment period for COVID-19 vaccination and testing emergency temporary standard
- - OSHA News Release - Atlanta Region - Milledgeville grocer exposed workers to risk of coronavirus, amputation hazards, US Department of Labor inspection finds
- - OSHA News Release - Boston Region - US Department of Labor cites two Rhode Island contractors for exposing workers to cave-in hazards at Warwick sewer line excavation
- - OSHA News Release - Atlanta Region - US Department of Labor finds North Georgia contractor bypassed safety requirements in investigation of 24-year-old worker’s death in Dawsonville
- - OSHA National News Release - US Department of Labor reminds employers to avoid compliance issues by ensuring worker safety, proper pay practices this holiday season
- - OSHA Trade Release - New online portal simplifies application process for OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Programs
- - OSHA News Release - Dallas Region - US Department of Labor orders Houston crane company to pay nearly $24K to worker who refused to violate federal law
- - OSHA News Release - Dallas Region - US Department of Labor alleges global truck manufacturer fired worker concerned about coronavirus safety at Texas facility
- - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - US Department of Labor, stakeholders sign partnership agreement to train, protect workers on Obama Presidential Center from construction hazards
- - OSHA News Release - Denver Region - Largest US pork processor agrees to develop, implement infectious disease preparedness plan, health training for workers
- - OSHA News Release - Atlanta Region - Sunpro Solar’s owner cited again for exposing workers to fall hazards after investigation at Naples work site; faces $160K in penalties
- - OSHA News Release - Boston Region - US Department of Labor cites Connecticut aircraft parts manufacturer for failing to protect employees from toxic substance exposures
- - OSHA News Release - Kansas City Region - Amid national increase, US Department of Labor urges Midwest employers to emphasize electrical safety after 4 workplace deaths in Missouri, Kansas
- - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - US Department of Labor proposes $200K in fines after 2 workers suffer injuries in separate incidents at northern Wisconsin foundry
- - OSHA News Release - Dallas Region - Texas hotel operator agrees to pay back wages, damages to worker fired after reporting unsafe work conditions, seeking medical help
- - OSHA National News Release - US Department of Labor issues emergency temporary standard to protect workers from coronavirus
- - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - US Department of Labor, stakeholders sign partnership agreement to train, protect workers from construction hazards on Haribo candy factory project
- - OSHA Trade Release - US Department of Labor schedules meeting of the National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health, Nov. 16
- - OSHA News Release - Atlanta Region - US Department of Labor, Manhattan Construction Florida collaborate to promote workplace safety at Southwest Florida International Airport Terminal Expansion Project
- - OSHA News Release - Dallas Region - US Department of Labor, El Paso staffing solutions company to continue alliance to protect workers’ safety, health
October 2021
- - OSHA News Release - Boston Region - US Department of Labor recognizes Lamar Advertising Co. for its continued commitment to workplace safety, health
- - OSHA National News Release - US Department of Labor initiates rulemaking to protect workers, outdoors and indoors, from heat hazards amid rising temperatures
- - OSHA News Release - Atlanta Region - US Department of Labor finds Mississippi concrete products manufacturer, distributor ignored safety measures in Drummonds
- - OSHA National News Release - US Department of Labor seeking nominations for newly reestablished Federal Advisory Council on Occupational Safety and Health
- - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - US Department of Labor finds Midwest trailer sales company failed to ensure workers followed measures to prevent COVID-19 spread
- - OSHA News Release - Denver Region - Investigation of deadly trench collapse finds Colorado company exposed workers to excavation hazards in Johnstown
- - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - US Department of Labor proposes $38K in fines for Illinois healthcare facility where workers were not fully protected from coronavirus hazards
- - OSHA News Release - Dallas Region - Federal investigation of employee injury finds Temple, Texas furniture manufacturer repeatedly exposed workers to amputation hazards
- - OSHA News Release - Kansas City Region - OSHA launches initiative to protect Midwest workers from occupational exposure to hazardous substances, other health hazards
- - OSHA News Release - New York City Region - Syracuse iron foundry agrees to correct serious hazards, implement enhanced safeguards following US Department of Labor inspection, litigation
- - OSHA News Release - Atlanta Region - Contractor faces 2 serious citations after US Department of Labor finds safety failures led to welder’s death at Bonner Bridge demolition project
- - OSHA News Release - Atlanta Region - Investigation into worker’s severe arm injury finds Cusseta auto parts manufacturer, supplier willfully ignored safety precautions
- - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - US Department of Labor proposes $83K in fines to healthcare facility for failing to protect workers from coronavirus hazards
- - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - For the 6th time in 7 years, federal inspectors find Illinois contractor putting construction workers at risk of industry’s deadliest hazard
- - OSHA News Release - Dallas Region - US Department of Labor investigation of crane collapse, double fatality on Interstate 10 finds Lufkin company failed to assemble crane properly
- - OSHA News Release - Boston Region - Departamento de Trabajo de EE.UU. y Consulado de México en Boston firman alianza para promover seguridad y salud entre trabajadores de New England
- - OSHA News Release - Boston Region - US Department of Labor, Mexican Consulate in Boston enter alliance to promote workplace safety, health among New England’s workers
- - OSHA News Release - Dallas Region - US Department of Labor sues Austin luxury car dealer that retaliated against employee who raised concerns of coronavirus hazards
- - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - US Department of Labor cites Ohio paint manufacturer for workplace safety failures following explosion that killed one, injured 8 workers
- - 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 - Kansas City Region - US Department of Labor proposes $300K in fines after inspection finds workers endangered at Missouri nutrition production plant
- - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - US Department of Labor proposes $136K in fines after worker at Tootsie Roll manufacturing plant suffers amputation injury
- - OSHA News Release - Dallas Region - US Department of Labor cites Valmont Coatings for exposing workers to crushing, other safety hazards after investigation into employee’s death
September 2021
- - OSHA News Release - Atlanta Region - US Department of Labor finds Tampa smelter willfully exposed workers to unsafe levels of airborne lead, despite experts’ warning
- - 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 National News Release - US Department of Labor awards more than $11.6M in grants to educate workers, employers on workplace safety, health
- - 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 - Chicago Region - US Department of Labor proposes $1.67M in fines for Ohio vehicle parts manufacturer after worker dies when crushed by machine
- - OSHA Trade Release - El Departamento de Trabajo de EE.UU. celebrará una reunión virtual para solicitar la opinión del público sobre el programa de protección de denunciantes de OSHA
- - OSHA Trade Release - US Department of Labor to hold virtual meeting to solicit public input on OSHA whistleblower program
- - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - OSHA finds Ohio contractor continues to defy federal safety requirements to ensure workers use fall protection, placing himself, employees at risk
- - OSHA News Release - Dallas Region - US Department of Labor again cites Fort Worth masonry company for exposing workers to falls, proposes $216K in penalties
- - OSHA National News Release - US Department of Labor announces enhanced, expanded measures to protect workers from hazards of extreme heat, indoors and out
- - OSHA News Release - Dallas Region - US Department of Labor cites Houston transmission line contractor for safety violations following worker’s death and severe injuries to another
- - OSHA News Release - Kansas City Region - US Department of Labor, the Builders’ Association renew 20-year partnership to train, protect Missouri, Kansas construction workers on job sites
- - OSHA News Release - Dallas Region - US Department of Labor urges workers, employers, public to recognize hazards, ensure safety after Hurricane Nicholas
- - OSHA National News Release - US Department of Labor cites Foundation Food Group Inc. for exposing workers to safety hazards, proposes $154K in penalties
- - OSHA News Release - Boston Region - US Department of Labor initiative seeks to reduce deaths, injuries, protect workers in New England’s tree, landscaping operations
- - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - US Department of Labor cites Ohio stone manufacturer for repeatedly exposing workers to machine hazards
- - OSHA National News Release - US Department of Labor awards more than $6.7M in worker safety, health training grants to 37 recipients
- - OSHA National News Release - US Department of Labor awards more than $6.7M in worker safety, health training grants to 37 recipients
- - OSHA National News Release - US Department of Labor awards more than $6.7M in worker safety, health training grants to 37 recipients
- - OSHA National News Release - US Department of Labor awards more than $6.7M in worker safety, health training grants to 37 recipients
- - OSHA National News Release - US Department of Labor publishes final interpretive rule amending one of the rules interpreting the OSH Act’s anti-retaliation provision
- - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - US Department of Labor finds Ohio automotive steel manufacturer continues to expose workers to amputations, other hazards at Canton mill
August 2021
- - OSHA News Release - Atlanta Region - US Department of Labor orders railway to pay more than $667K, reinstate two employees after investigation finds whistleblower retaliatory actions
- - OSHA News Release - Atlanta Region - US Department of Labor urges workers, employers, public to be aware of hazards after Hurricane Ida
- - OSHA News Release - Dallas Region - US Department of Labor urges workers, employers, public to recognize hazards, ensure safety after Hurricane Ida
- - OSHA News Release - San Francisco Region - US Department of Labor, Mexican Consulate in Las Vegas enter alliance to promote workplace safety, health in the construction industry
- - 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 - New York City Region - US Department of Labor finds Tinton Falls transitional housing facility exposed workers to coronavirus hazards; 11 workers test positive
- - OSHA News Release - Atlanta Region - US Department of Labor cites Marietta manufacturer for exposing workers willfully to preventable fall hazards that led to employee’s death
- - OSHA News Release - Kansas City Region - US Department of Labor, industry leaders, stakeholders call on employers, workers to combat surge in construction worker suicides
- - OSHA News Release - Boston Region - US Department of Labor urges workers, employers and public to be aware of hazards after Tropical Storm Henri
- - OSHA News Release - Dallas Region - US Department of Labor, City of Lubbock mark National Safe Digging Day
- - OSHA National News Release - US Department of Labor proposes $1.3M in penalties for contractor with extensive history of violations after two workers die at Boston dig site
- - 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 Trade Release - U.S. Department of Labor issues updated guidance on protecting unvaccinated and other at-risk workers from the coronavirus
- - OSHA News Release - Boston Region - US Department of Labor partners with Dimeo Construction, Connecticut OSHA, New Haven Building Trades to promote workplace safety
- - 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 - Chicago Region - US Department of Labor cites Central Illinois grain cooperative for safety failures following worker engulfment in soybean silo
- - OSHA National News Release - US Department of Labor kicks off national Safe + Sound Week, Aug. 9
- - OSHA Trade Release - Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health meeting will be held virtually on Wednesday, Aug. 11
- - OSHA News Release - New York City Region - US Department of Labor cites Central New Jersey medical facility, staffing agency for exposing nurses to coronavirus hazards
- - OSHA Trade Release - OSHA partners with National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health to revise handbook for small businesses
- - OSHA News Release - Atlanta Region - US Department of Labor cites Tavares contractor after finding employer willfully bypassed safety measures that led to worker’s fatal electrocution
- - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - US Department of Labor initiative seeks to protect Midwest workers in tank cleaning industry from atmospheric, confined space hazards
- - OSHA News Release - Dallas Region - US Department of Labor initiative seeks to protect Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana workers from confined space dangers
July 2021
- - OSHA News Release - Atlanta Region - Follow-up safety inspection at site of 2019 workplace fatality finds Greenville recycling center continues to put workers at risk
- - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - OSHA finds Ohio contractor exposing residential construction roofers to deadly fall hazards for 6th time in 3 years