OSHA News Releases – May 2012 (Archive)
May 2012
- - OSHA News Release - Dallas Region - US Department of Labor's OSHA recognizes Nextera Energy Horse Hollow in Sweetwater, Texas, for excellence in workplace safety and health
- - OSHA News Release - New York City Region - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Sullivan County, NY, chicken processor for safety and health hazards, proposes more than $67,000 in fines
- - OSHA News Release - Birmingham Region - J.R. Simplot Co. site in Soda Springs, Idaho, earns renewal 'star' for safety and health from US Department of Labor's OSHA
- - OSHA Trade Release - OSHA schedules stakeholder meeting to help assess effectiveness of State Plans
- - OSHA News Release - Kansas City Region - US Department of Labor's OSHA certifies NuStar Energy in Wichita, Kan., as 'star' site for workplace safety and health
- - OSHA National News Release - US Department of Labor's OSHA to hold meeting of National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health
- - OSHA News Release - Atlanta Region - Brunswick, Ga., Rich Products Corp. cited by US Department of Labor's OSHA for 23 safety violations; proposed penalties more than $80,000
- - OSHA News Release - San Francisco Region - US Labor Department's OSHA identifies 26 safety and health violations at Veterans Affairs health care facilities in Northern California
- - OSHA News Release - New York City Region - OSHA cites Orchard Park, NY, contractor, proposes $56,000 in fines for asbestos hazards at Buffalo, NY, worksite
- - OSHA News Release - Dallas Region - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites Pallet Repair Services for exposing employees to amputation hazards, other safety violations in Converse, Texas
- - OSHA News Release - New York City Region - OSHA cites Brooklyn contractor for steel erection and fall hazards following fatal structural collapse at Brighton Beach work site
- - OSHA News Release - New York City Region - US Department of Labor's OSHA issues 'call to action' to New Jersey construction companies to prevent worker falls
- - OSHA News Release - Philadelphia Region - US Labor Department cites Clifton, NJ, scrap metal recycler for exposing workers to safety and health hazards
- - OSHA News Release - Philadelphia Region - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Bear Ridge Machine & Fabrication for safety, health hazards at Frackville, Pa., shop
- - OSHA National News Release - US Department of Labor's OSHA announces intent to establish Whistleblower Protection Advisory Committee
- - OSHA News Release - Boston Region - Middleton, Mass., manufacturer pays $600,000 in fines, takes corrective steps following legal action by US Labor Department after 2011 explosion
- - OSHA News Release - Dallas Region - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites Western Extrusions Corp. for exposing workers to multiple safety and health hazards at Carrollton, Texas, facility
- - OSHA News Release - New York City Region - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Rite Aid for fall, crushing, exit and electrical hazards at 3rd Avenue store in Brooklyn, NY
- - OSHA News Release - New York City Region - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Home Depot for repeat and serious safety hazards at Saratoga Springs, NY, store; proposes more than $51,000 in fines
- - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites DiGioia-Suburban Excavating with 2 willful safety violations after allowing workers to ride in excavator buckets
- - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites Vivid Image Inc. with 12 violations, including lack of respiratory protection after worker dies from chemical exposure
- - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites Raani Corp. with 14 violations, including failing to provide emergency care, after worker dies from chemical burns
- - OSHA News Release - Philadelphia Region - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Plastico Products in Irvington, NJ, for 28 safety and health violations after worker suffers amputation
- - OSHA News Release - New York City Region - US Labor Department's OSHA proposes $186,000 in fines to Mass.-based uniform and laundry company for hazards at West Caldwell, NJ, facility
- - OSHA News Release - New York City Region - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Wisconsin-based food and beverage manufacturer for repeat safety hazards at Flemington, NJ, facility
- - OSHA Trade Release - OSHA and the Laser Institute of America renew Alliance to protect workers from laser hazards
- - OSHA News Release - Philadelphia Region - US Labor Department's OSHA proposes more than $154,000 in fines to Quality Stone Veneer in Refton, Pa., for scaffolding hazards at Hegins site
- - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites Cleveland Cement Contractors for 6 safety violations following investigation into casino parking garage collapse
- - OSHA News Release - Dallas Region - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites cabinetry company for multiple safety and health violations at St. Hedwig, Texas, facility
- - OSHA News Release - San Francisco Region - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Guam employer for safety violations following forklift operator fatality
- - OSHA News Release - Philadelphia Region - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Bazzini Holdings for safety and health violations at Allentown, Pa., facility after worker's arm amputated
- - OSHA News Release - Dallas Region - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites Utah-based auto body parts supplier for safety violations following worker fatality at San Antonio facility
- - OSHA National News Release - El Departamento de Trabajo de los EE.UU. lanza campaña de verano para prevenir enfermedades y muertes de trabajadores al aire libre relacionadas con el calor
- - OSHA National News Release - US Labor Department kicks off summer campaign to prevent heat-related illnesses and fatalities among outdoor workers
- - OSHA National News Release - US Labor Department kicks off summer campaign to prevent heat-related illnesses and fatalities among outdoor workers
- - OSHA News Release - Boston Region - DeMoulas Super Markets agrees to correct hazards, enhance employee safety at all Market Basket stores in Massachusetts and New Hampshire
- - OSHA News Release - Boston Region - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Lancaster, Mass., packaging manufacturer following worker fatality
- - OSHA News Release - Atlanta Region - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites Ware Milling in Georgia for 30 safety and health violations after worker trapped in cotton bin
- - OSHA News Release - Dallas Region - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites AWC Frac Valves for exposing workers to multiple safety hazards at Conroe, Texas, facility
- - OSHA Media Advisory - Assistant Secretary of Labor for OSHA to announce 2012 Heat Illness Prevention Campaign
- - OSHA News Release - Boston Region - US Labor Department's OSHA proposes more than $117,000 in fines to Newport, RI, contractor for cave-in hazards at Middletown, RI, work site
- - OSHA News Release - Atlanta Region - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites Fort Lauderdale, Fla., roofing contractor for lack of fall protection, other safety hazards
- - OSHA News Release - Atlanta Region - Byron, Ga., metal fabricator cited by US Department of Labor's OSHA for combustible residue and other hazards; proposed fines exceed $54,000
- - OSHA News Release - Atlanta Region - US Labor Department's OSHA orders Tennessee trucking company to reinstate whistleblower, pay more than $180,000 in back wages and damages
- - OSHA News Release - Atlanta Region - La Administración de Seguridad y Salud Ocupacional (OSHA) del Departamento de Trabajo de los EE. UU. cita a un contratista de techos de Fort Lauderdale, Fl., por la falta de prevención contra caídas, y otros peligros de seguridad.
- - OSHA News Release - Dallas Region - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Murphy Wall Products International for exposing workers to multiple safety violations at Houston facility
- - OSHA News Release - Dallas Region - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Houston-based Nabors Drilling USA for exposing workers to safety and health hazards at 2 oil rig drilling sites in Texas
- - OSHA News Release - Philadelphia Region - US Labor Department's OSHA cites IHOP restaurant in South Charleston, W.Va., for safety and health hazards after workers sickened by chemical exposure
- - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites Gordy's Pump Service after worker killed in Spring Valley, Wis., trench collapse
- - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites Stillion Brothers Excavation of Perrysburg, Ohio, for failing to protect workers from possible trench collapses
- - OSHA News Release - New York City Region - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Sorrento Lactalis, proposes $241,000 in fines for repeat and serious hazards at Buffalo, NY, plant
- - OSHA News Release - Philadelphia Region - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites Texas-based Union Drilling for repeat workplace safety and health hazards at gas well near Burlington, Pa.
- - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - US Labor Department's OSHA fines Lakeview Specialty Hospital for inadequate workplace violence safeguards at Waterford, Wis., center
- - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - US Labor Department's OSHA proposes $101,000 in fines to Michigan-based Kamps Inc. for lack of hearing conservation program at Ohio wood pallet plant
- - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Johnson Controls Battery Group for exposing workers to lead, other hazards at Holland, Ohio, plant
- - OSHA News Release - Denver Region - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites Adams Thermal Systems for safety violations after worker fatally crushed at Canton, SD, manufacturing plant