OSHA News Releases – January 2024
January 2024
- - OSHA News Release - New York City Region - Department of Labor fines New Jersey transportation company $437K after inspectors find workers exposed to safety, health hazards at Paulsboro site
- - OSHA News Release - Atlanta Region - US Department of Labor cites Homestead drywall service employer after 22-year-old worker suffers fatal head injury at Miami Beach worksite
- - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - Madison ice cream plant cited for violating multiple safety standards after federal investigators respond to report of ammonia release
- - OSHA News Release - Atlanta Region - US Labor Department cites Silver Creek plumbing contractor after 34-year-old employee’s fatal fall, exposure to hydrogen sulfide
- - OSHA Trade Release - Department of Labor seeks nominations for vacant position on Federal Advisory Council on Occupational Safety and Health
- - OSHA Trade Release - Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health will meet on Feb. 21-22 in Washington
- - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - US Department of Labor investigation of worker’s finger-tip amputation finds Ohio instrument manufacturer again violated safety standards
- - OSHA News Release - Kansas City Region - Federal court holds Nebraska contractor in contempt, orders daily fine until he complies with US Department of Labor subpoena
- - OSHA Trade Release - Newly formed alliances to promote worker rights, prevent exposures to hazards
- - OSHA Trade Release - OSHA, National Demolition Association renew alliance to protect safety, health of demolition industry workers
- - OSHA News Release - Boston Region - US Department of Labor investigation of construction worker’s fatal injuries finds Stoughton contractor failed to follow required safety procedures
- - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - US Labor Department investigation finds Ohio food warehouse exposed workers to ergonomic hazards
- - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - US Department of Labor investigation of worker amputation finds Ohio carpet manufacturer again ignored safety standards
- - OSHA News Release - Atlanta Region - US Department of Labor finds electric vehicle battery manufacturer exposed employees to unsafe nickel levels, other mixed metals at Commerce plant
- - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - US Department of Labor cites Itasca parts manufacturer for multiple machine safety violations, exposing workers to amputation, other injuries
- - OSHA National News Release - US Department of Labor cites Hattiesburg poultry facility after 16-year-old worker pulled into machine, suffers fatal injuries
- - OSHA News Release - New York City Region - Staten Island health center will pay $195K to former employee who reported concerns of risk of in-person staff meeting as pandemic grew reported
- - OSHA Trade Release - OSHA civil penalty amounts adjusted for 2024
- - OSHA News Release - New York City Region - US Department of Labor launches program to stem fatalities, promote workplace safety in tree, landscape services industries
- - OSHA News Release - Atlanta Region - US Department of Labor finds Bradenton landscaper willfully endangered worker who drowned after being pinned underwater by riding mower
- - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - Federal inspectors find Wisconsin sawmill continuing to expose employees to amputation hazards, other risks from unguarded machines
- - OSHA News Release - Boston Region - El Departamento del Trabajo de EE.UU. obtiene la decisión de revocar la licencia de un contratista en Lynn por incumplimiento repetido de las normas de seguridad y por no pagar $300,000 en multas.
- - OSHA News Release - Boston Region - US Department of Labor obtains decision to revoke Lynn contractor’s license for repeated defiance of safety regulations, failure to pay $300K in penalties
- - OSHA News Brief - US Department of Labor cites Florida roofing contractor, home builder for subjecting workers to fall hazards at Boca Raton worksite
- - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - Wisconsin roofing contractor faces $281K in proposed fines for again failing to protect employees from deadly fall hazards
- - OSHA News Release - Kansas City Region - US Department of Labor investigation into amputation injury finds Nebraska Beef Ltd. ignored federal safety standards
- - OSHA News Release - San Francisco Region - Pepsi Guam Bottling agrees to pay $132K in penalties, implement enhanced workplace safety program after exposing workers to amputation hazards