Integrating AI and IoT into workplace safety enhances predictive analytics, real-time monitoring and proactive risk management to significantly reduce accidents and improve overall safety.
The "can't rather than don't" principle emphasizes using engineering controls to make safety incidents physically impossible, rather than relying on administrative controls that depend on worker vigilance.
Kyoei Steel, the operator of Vinton Steel LLC, faces $269,631 in penalties for repeat and serious safety violations.
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OSHA cited the Easton, Connecticut-based company with similar violations in 2016.
Boston Waterproofing & Construction Corp. faces $451,694 in penalties for the violations.
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The companies repeatedly failed to ensure worker safety, leading to severe penalties.
The company will pay penalties totaling $12 million and must enhance safety measures nationwide.
Moundville, Alabama-based Ballard Contractors Inc. faces eight citations as a result of the investigation.
The funds will go to education and training programs addressing safety hazards affecting the mining community.
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Qualawash Holdings LLC faced similar violations during an OSHA investigation in 2020.
S&L Roofing, Gutters, and Siding LLC faces five safety violations and $64,759 in proposed penalties.
Bob Stump VA Medical Center faced similar violations during a 2019 OSHA investigation.