OSHA News Releases – July 2022

July 2022

  • - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - US Department of Labor finds Appleton roofing contractor again exposing workers to potentially deadly fall hazards; proposes $94K in fines
  • - OSHA News Brief - US Department of Labor renews ‘Star Level’ designation of Veolia ES Technical LLC for workplace safety, health achievements Solutions
  • - OSHA News Release - Atlanta Region - Pompano Beach contractor’s failure to heed prior violation left roofing workers unprotected, investigation into employee’s 25-foot fatal fall finds
  • - OSHA News Release - Atlanta Region - US Department of Labor proposes more than $330K in penalties to Family Dollar Stores Inc. for workplace safety failures
  • - OSHA News Release - Denver Region - US Department of Labor recognizes Billings’ refinery testing team for workplace safety, health excellence with ‘Star’ designation
  • - OSHA News Brief - Spring Grove glass companies earn ‘Star’ level designation for exemplary workplace safety, health programs
  • - OSHA National News Release - Alarming rise in trench-related fatalities spurs US Department of Labor to announce enhanced nationwide enforcement, additional oversight
  • - OSHA News Release - Atlanta Region - US Department of Labor cites Florida company for 12 serious violations after 26-year-old diver drowns in pond on Ponte Vedra Beach golf course
  • - OSHA News Release - Atlanta Region - US Department of Labor cites Fort Pierce carpentry contractor after 19-year-old worker suffers fatal injuries in 25-foot fall
  • - OSHA News Release - Denver Region - US Department of Labor implements ‘Weekend Work’ initiative to conduct random safety inspections to protect construction workers from fall hazards
  • - OSHA News Release - Atlanta Region - US Department of Labor reminds Southeast employers to protect workers against heat illness’ serious dangers
  • - OSHA News Release - Denver Region - US Department of Labor finds contractors ignored safety requirement which led to worker’s 65-foot fall from an elevated scaffold
  • - OSHA News Release - Philadelphia Region - Federal inspection finds Dollar General store in Greencastle again exposes workers to safety hazards despite 2021 citations, penalties