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Safety & OSHA News |
$1.6 million safety fine - The second largest workplace safety fine in Colorado’s history was issued against Temple Grain Elevators after 17-year-old was killed while working in grain elevator
OSHA Misses Injuries and Illnesses, GAO Says - A recent Government Accounting Office report stated that OSHA cannot adequately verify lost-time injury and illness cases reported by employers.
OSHA fines World of Wheels - Seven failure-to-abate violations included failure to develop a written hazard com program or provide certification for personal protective equipment.
$88200 Fines for Worker Arc Flash - OSHA has cited O'Connell Electric Co. for 14 alleged serious violations of safety standards after a company employee was burned
Appeals board rulings raise question - Amputation case was dismissed the case on a technicality: The inspector had retired and Cal-OSHA could not prove that he had permission to enter the factory.
Workers Overcome by Fumes - A confined space accident prompted an OSHA investigation. $364350 in penalties for alleged safety and health violations.
OSHA fines tortilla maker $207,000 - OSHA set fines for the company's alleged failure to correct seven violations identified during an inspection in 2008.
Company charged with health violations - OSHA inspectors found that jack-hammer operators were exposed to excessive amounts of silica.
OSHA proposes $35K fine - OSHA has proposed a $35000 fine against an electrical firm for allegedly violating excavation safety standards.
Silica Hazards & Respiratory Violations - OSHA has proposed a total of $38100 in fines against Sealcoating Inc. for silica-related hazards identified during restoration.
OSHA fines Linden refinery - A Conoco Phillips refinery was cited by OSHA for unsafe working conditions, including several repeated violations. The violations could have potentially led to an explosion resulting in serious injury or death for employees, OSHA reported