OSHA News Releases – November 2012 (Archive)
November 2012
- - OSHA National News Release - FAA proposes policy to improve flight attendant workplace safety
- - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - US Department of Labor's OSHA renews alliance with Chippewa Valley Technical College in Wisconsin
- - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - US Department of Labor's OSHA renews alliance with Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College
- - OSHA News Release - New York City Region - OSHA issues new fact sheet on importance and necessity of providing, using proper personal protective equipment during Sandy cleanup
- - OSHA News Release - Atlanta Region - Norfolk Southern Railway Co. ordered by US Labor Department to pay more than $288,000 for violating Federal Railroad Safety Act
- - OSHA News Release - Dallas Region - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites BCW Food Products in Dallas with serious violations for exposing workers to amputations, other hazards
- - OSHA News Release - Boston Region - New England Wood Pellet agrees to correct explosion and fire hazards at New Hampshire facility following US Labor Department actions
- - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Dover Chemical Co. for 47 violations following chemical release at Ohio plant, proposes $545,000 in fines
- - OSHA News Release - Philadelphia Region - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Jersey City, NJ, warehouse company for fall and other safety hazards
- - OSHA News Release - Denver Region - Scrap metal recycler cited by US Labor Department's OSHA for exposing Butte, Mont., workers to multiple safety hazards, including amputations
- - OSHA News Release - Philadelphia Region - US Labor Department's OSHA exposes safety and health hazards at construction sites through no-notice incident prevention campaign
- - OSHA News Release - Atlanta Region - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites Mississippi Phosphates for 40 safety and health violations following 2 worker fatalities
- - OSHA News Release - Atlanta Region - Dalton, Ga., chemical manufacturer cited by US Department of Labor's OSHA for 20 safety violations following explosion; proposed penalties total $77,000
- - OSHA Trade Release - US Department of Labor's OSHA announces new Whistleblower Protection Program director
- - OSHA News Release - Boston Region - New Haven, Conn., manufacturer cited by US Labor Department's OSHA for safety violations after 4 workers hospitalized following fire
- - OSHA News Release - Dallas Region - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites Harrison Hoist following tower crane collapse at UT Dallas that killed 2 workers
- - OSHA News Release - Dallas Region - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites ProMaxima Manufacturing in Houston for exposing workers to amputations, other hazards
- - OSHA News Release - New York City Region - OSHA and EPA urge employers, workers, homeowners and others to protect themselves during flood cleanup
- - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Cargill Meat Solutions for exposing workers to hazardous energy at Illinois plant, proposes $114,000 in fines
- - OSHA News Release - Dallas Region - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites TMT in Dallas, Texas, following robbery, death of worker at Garland Whip In store
- - OSHA National News Release - US Labor Department's OSHA encourages retailers to provide crowd management measures to protect workers during major sales events
- - OSHA News Release - Dallas Region - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Vann Energy Services in Nixon, Texas, for violations after 2 workers injured in fire
- - OSHA News Release - Dallas Region - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites Williams & Davis Boilers in Hutchins, Texas, with repeat, willful and serious violations during follow-up inspection
- - OSHA News Release - Philadelphia Region - US Labor Department recovers back wages for student workers, fines companies for labor violations at warehouse in Palmyra, Pa. Companies agree to pay more than $350,000 in back wages and penalties, abate hazards
- - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Lapmaster Precision Finishing Services in Dayton, Ohio, with 13 violations following inspection prompted by complaint
- - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - US Labor Department seeks court enforcement of order requiring Star Air to reinstate 2 wrongfully terminated Ohio truck drivers
- - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites Grede Wisconsin with 9 safety violations during follow-up inspection at Berlin, Wis., iron foundry
- - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - US Labor Department's OSHA cites American Masonry in Chicago for exposing workers to lead dust, proposes $196,000 in fines
- - OSHA Trade Release - OSHA seeks nominations for members to serve on the Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health
- - OSHA News Release - Boston Region - US Department of Labor's OSHA and recidivist Massachusetts contractor reach settlement over cave-in hazards at Cambridge and Framingham sites
- - OSHA News Release - Boston Region - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Johnston, RI, lawn care service for 7 serious violations following electrocution of employee
- - OSHA News Release - New York City Region - US Labor Department's OSHA proposes more than $61,000 in fines to Syracuse, NY, roofing contractor for fall hazards at Liverpool work site
- - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Missouri American Water for safety violations following worker's death on reconstruction site in Joplin
- - OSHA News Release - Dallas Region - Texas cabinet manufacturer cited by US Labor Department's OSHA for combustible dust, other hazards; proposed penalties total more than $64,000
- - OSHA News Release - Atlanta Region - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites New York contractor for exposing workers to fall and other hazards at Jacksonville, Fla., work site
- - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - US Labor Department's OSHA proposes $75,000 in fines to Minnesota pipe manufacturer for machine guarding, other hazards at Chatsworth, Ill., facility
- - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - Northern Illinois Flight Center ordered by US Labor Department's OSHA to reinstate, pay more than $500,000 to illegally terminated pilot
- - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - US Labor Department's OSHA establishes partnership with Black and Veatch Construction for work on Columbia Energy Center in Pardeeville, Wis.
- - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - US Labor Department's OSHA cites B.W. Supply in Lyons, Ohio, for 25 health and safety violations, proposes more than $205,000 in fines
- - OSHA Trade Release - OSHA schedules meeting of the Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health
- - OSHA News Release - Boston Region - US Labor Department secures decision affirming fall hazard violation, fine against Campbell, Ohio-based bridge painting company
- - OSHA News Release - Boston Region - La OSHA del Departamento de Trabajo de EE. UU. anima a que los trabajadores en tareas de recuperación del huracán se protejan contra peligros
- - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - US Labor Department's OSHA cites tank cleaning service for confined space hazards at Lansing, Ill., facility; proposed fines exceed $142,000
- - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - US Labor Department's OSHA establishes safety partnership to protect workers building Cleveland Medical Mart and Convention Center
- - OSHA Trade Release - OSHA will hold meeting of the National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health
- - OSHA Trade Release - OSHA and the International Window Cleaning Association renew Alliance to protect workers from industry hazards
- - OSHA News Release - Philadelphia Region - US Department of Labor's OSHA proposes $58,000 in fines to New Castle, Pa., recycling company for 27 workplace safety, health hazards
- - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites History Construction Management for exposing workers to lead, other hazards at Odell, Ill., plant