OSHA News Releases – February 2014 (Archive)
February 2014
- - OSHA Statement - Statement by Assistant Secretary of Labor Dr. David Michaels on death of former assistant secretary
- - OSHA News Release - Atlanta Region - The GEO Group must address workplace violence hazards as a result of corporate-wide settlement with US Department of Labor
- - OSHA News Release - Atlanta Region - Nichiha USA Inc. of Georgia cited for safety violations and nearly $140,000 in proposed penalties by the US Labor Department's OSHA
- - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - County Materials Corp. cited for serious violations by US Labor Department's OSHA after worker's foot severed at an Elderon, Wis., job site
- - OSHA News Release - Dallas Region - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites Houston employer for 8 willful, egregious violations after worker injured on machine without safeguards
- - OSHA Trade Release - OSHA issues 2014 inspection plan to reduce injuries and illnesses at high-hazard workplaces
- - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - US Department of Labor's OSHA proposes $77,472 in fines for Beck Aluminum Alloys after worker exposed to chlorine gas at smelting plant
- - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - US Department of Labor's OSHA to co-sponsor Illinois workplace safety and health conference in Peoria on March 5, 2014
- - OSHA National News Release - Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health Dr. David Michaels urges action to protect communication tower workers
- - OSHA News Release - Philadelphia Region - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites Shippensburg foundry for repeat safety violations; OSHA fines total $163,240
- - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - US Labor Department's OSHA fines E.R. Wagner Manufacturing $106,000 for serious safety violations at Milwaukee metal stamping plant
- - OSHA Trade Release - OSHA schedules meeting of the Whistleblower Protection Advisory Committee
- - OSHA News Release - New York City Region - Spa and fitness center agrees to correct hazardous conditions after worker fatality at Palisades Park, NJ, spa
- - OSHA Trade Release - OSHA announces interim final rule, invites comments on procedures for handling retaliation complaints under Food Safety Modernization Act
- - OSHA News Release - Atlanta Region - Combustible dust, amputation and other hazards at lumber manufacturer in Homerville, Ga., cited by US Department of Labor's OSHA
- - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - US Labor Department's OSHA proposes $91,800 in fines for Ohio printing company
- - OSHA News Release - Kansas City Region - US Labor Department's OSHA fines Andres Roofing Co. $52,800 for workplace safety violations
- - OSHA News Release - Boston Region - Recurring hazards by Cheshire, Conn., manufacturer of print reproductions results in US Labor Department OSHA citations
- - OSHA News Release - Atlanta Region - Florida manufacturer cited for willful violations following fatality
- - OSHA News Release - Atlanta Region - Amtech Southeast Inc. in Elmore, Ala., cited for 15 safety and health violations following inspection by US Department of Labor's OSHA
- - OSHA News Release - Atlanta Region - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites Dudley Lumber Co. for serious safety violations; nearly $107,000 in proposed penalties
- - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - G and J Pepsi-Cola Bottlers faces $86,900 in US Labor Department OSHA penalties for exposing workers to repeat safety violations
- - OSHA Trade Release - OSHA announces comment period on proposed rule to improve tracking of workplace injuries and illnesses to close on March 10
- - OSHA News Release - New York City Region - US Labor Department's OSHA cites New York contractors for safety violations at Canastota Wastewater Treatment Plant
- - OSHA National News Release - No more falling workers
- - OSHA Trade Release - OSHA partners with fertilizer industry to get message out on chemical safety
- - OSHA News Release - Boston Region - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Wakefield, Mass., contractor for exposing workers to cave-in hazards at Milton work site
- - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - Suspension of 13 AT and T workers prompts lawsuit by US Labor Department
- - OSHA News Release - Dallas Region - Flavoring manufacturer in Oakdale, La., cited by US Labor Department's OSHA after a fire severely burns a worker
- - OSHA Trade Release - OSHA issues proposed rule to extend compliance date for crane operator certification requirements
- - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - Solvay Specialty Polymers cited by US Labor Department's OSHA; fines of $77,000 proposed
- - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - Arlington Plating Co. faces $155,430 in penalties for exposing workers to guarding, electrical and other hazards
- - OSHA News Release - Atlanta Region - Lucas Marine Acquisition Co. cited by US Department of Labor's OSHA following worker fatality at City of Fort Pierce Marina
- - OSHA Trade Release - Secretary of Labor Thomas E. Perez appoints 15 members to Maritime Advisory Committee for Occupational Safety and Health
- - OSHA News Release - Philadelphia Region - Philadelphia Macaroni cited by US Labor Department's OSHA; fines total more than $75,000
- - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites Cleveland metal company for repeat violations, including lead exposure; $61,600 in proposed fines
- - OSHA News Release - Dallas Region - Gem Drilling Co. Inc. cited by US Labor Department's OSHA for 19 violations at its Sagerton, Texas, work site; fines total $46,900
- - OSHA News Release - Kansas City Region - Innovia Films cited by US Labor Department's OSHA; fines of $112,500 proposed
- - OSHA News Release - Boston Region - Bristol, Conn., wire manufacturer faces more than $109,000 in US Labor Department OSHA fines for new and recurring hazards
- - OSHA News Release - Atlanta Region - Automotive manufacturer in Thomson, Ga., cited by US Department of Labor's OSHA for amputation and laceration hazards
- - OSHA News Release - Dallas Region - Trailer manufacturing facility in Sumner, Texas, cited by US Department of Labor's OSHA for failing to protect workers from repeat hazards