OSHA News Releases – February 2024

February 2024

  • - OSHA News Release - Atlanta Region - US Labor Department cites Macon plumbing contractor, proposes $308K in penalties for safety violations after worker suffered fatal injuries
  • - Readout - Readout: Department of Labor joins Restaurant Opportunities Centers United for listening session on impacts of indoor heat in the restaurant industry
  • - OSHA News Release - Atlanta Region - US Department of Labor cites Alabama electrical contractor after 22-year-old worker suffers severe burns at Auburn worksite
  • - OSHA News Release - Atlanta Region - US Labor Department cites Selma brick manufacturer for exposing workers to respiratory hazards that can lead to incurable lung disease
  • - OSHA National News Release - US Department of Labor proposes nearly $2.5 million in penalties for Alabama sawmill, finds willful disregard for safety led to fatality
  • - OSHA News Release - Atlanta Region - US Labor Department cites global manufacturer of metal cast, auto parts for exposing workers to respiratory, electrical hazards at its Columbus facility
  • - OSHA News Release - Boston Region - Massachusetts contractor, repeat violator, again exposes workers to potentially fatal falls, leading to $306K in OSHA penalties
  • - OSHA News Release - New York City Region - New Jersey steel fabrication company fined $348K after federal safety inspectors find employees exposed to workplace hazards
  • - OSHA News Release - Dallas Region - US Department of Labor finds Oklahoma aeronautical parts manufacturer exposed workers to numerous serious safety hazards
  • - OSHA News Release - Atlanta Region - Building futures: US Department of Labor promotes safety to newest generation of construction workers in Southeast’s largest student career event
  • - OSHA News Release - Atlanta Region - US Labor Department cites 2 employers after 39-year-old worker suffers fatal injuries at Fort Lauderdale work site
  • - OSHA National News Release - New Jersey contractor’s ongoing disregard for safety laws leads to $1M penalty after federal inspection finds workers exposed to falls
  • - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - Illinois construction contractor faces $264K in proposed fines for again failing to protect employees from deadly fall hazards
  • - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - US Department of Labor again cites Green Bay cleaning products manufacturer after worker suffers amputation, fines company $194K
  • - OSHA News Release - Atlanta Region - US Labor Department cites Melbourne crane service provider after investigation finds lack of safety protocols led to 34-year-old employee’s electrocution
  • - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - US Department of Labor finds Case Farms Processing continues to expose workers to multiple hazards at Ohio chicken processing plant
  • - OSHA News Release - Atlanta Region - US Department of Labor cites Alabama construction employer after heat illness claims life of 33-year-old worker at Huntsville job site