OSHA News Releases – March 2024

  • - OSHA National News Release - US Department of Labor issues final rule to clarify rights to employee representation during OSHA inspections
  • - OSHA News Release - San Francisco Region - Department of Labor holds PrimeLending vice president, managers liable after employees fired for reporting consumer fraud concerns
  • - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - US Department of Labor investigation of employee’s severe injuries finds Ohio manufacturer failed to correct similar hazards cited in 2022
  • - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - US Department of Labor investigation finds HBD/Thermoid again exposed employees to unsafe conditions, proposes additional $321K in penalties
  • - OSHA Trade Release - OSHA, Safety Week organization challenge industry employers to lead largest stand-down to prevent falls on May 8
  • - OSHA News Release - New York City Region - New York roofing company withdraws contest notice after vigorous litigation by Department of Labor, affirming egregious willful citations, $687K fine
  • - OSHA News Release - Atlanta Region - US Department of Labor finds Alabama forklift parts manufacturer could have prevented 38-year-old foundry worker’s fatal injuries
  • - OSHA News Brief - US Department of Labor finds Alabama sausage manufacturer again exposed workers to deadly hazards at Attalla worksite, proposes $116K in penalties
  • - OSHA National News Release - US Department of Labor joins industry leaders, stakeholders to stress workplace safety during 2024 Stand Up 4 Grain Safety Week, March 25-29
  • - OSHA News Release - Atlanta Region - Department of Labor alleges Georgia pesticide manufacturer illegally terminated employee who filed safety complaint
  • - OSHA News Release - Dallas Region - US Department of Labor investigation of worker’s confined space fatality finds Oklahoma City-area contractor ignored federal safety measures
  • - OSHA News Release - Dallas Region - US Department of Labor investigation finds Houston-area contractor ignored federal safety measures in teenager’s trench collapse death
  • - OSHA News Brief - US Department of Labor will offer training, compliance assistance at 2024 Central Alabama Construction Safety Conference, Expo
  • - OSHA News Release - New York City Region - Long Island construction contractor to pay $144K, enhance compliance following US Department of Labor investigation, litigation
  • - OSHA News Release - New York City Region - Department of Labor inspection finds Hanover Foods subsidiary exposing South Jersey employees to workplace safety dangers, proposes $463K penalty
  • - OSHA News Release - Boston Region - Employer might have prevented fatal forklift incident at Logan International Airport by ensuring proper safeguards, Department of Labor finds
  • - OSHA News Release - Philadelphia Region - Federal investigators cite Butler County, Pennsylvania, company for exposing workers to hazards after employee suffers fatal injuries
  • - OSHA News Release - Atlanta Region - US Labor Department cites Atlanta chemical manufacturer for endangering workers; proposes $289K in penalties for 67 violations
  • - OSHA News Release - Kansas City Region - US Department of Labor investigation cites Red Barn Truck Wash after three workers injured, one fatally, from exposure to harmful gases
  • - OSHA News Release - New York City Region - Department of Labor settlement agreement affirms citations, $299K penalty against Pennsylvania company for hazards at South Jersey site
  • - OSHA News Release - New York City Region - US Department of Labor again cites Robbinsville frozen food manufacturer after worker suffers amputation, proposes $551K penalty
  • - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - US Department of Labor finds Wisconsin wood flooring manufacturer continues to expose workers to multiple hazards at plant