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CSB Cites Risk Tolerance, 'Running Equipment to Failure' in Carbide Industries Blast

The Chemical Safety Board's chair, Rafael Moure-Eraso, said the March 21, 2011, explosion that killed two of the Louisville company's employees is a textbook case. Repeated overpressure events and water leaks were not addressed, he said.

Silica Dust Citations Carry $274,500 in Proposed Penalties

OSHA cited Grede Wisconsin Subsidiaries LLC, an iron foundry, for 28 alleged violations.

NIOSH, OSHA Release Bathtub Refinishing Alert

At least 14 workers have died since 2000 while using stripping products that include methylene chloride, according to the document.



TEPCO Agrees to Buy Lean LNG Shipped from Louisiana

The Tokyo utility company will buy about 800,000 tons of it annually starting in 2017 from an export facility to be built by Cameron LNG.

BP Government Contracts Doubled Since Gulf Spill

Following the worst oil spill in U.S. history, some question the acceleration of government contracts granted to BP prior to suspension.

NTSB Finds Short Circuit in Dreamliner Battery

The agency's chairman, Deborah A.P. Hersman, said its investigators are focused on the design and certification requirements of the lithium-ion battery.

Wyoming Refinery Faces More Fines

Sinclair Oil's refinery has been cited by Wyoming OSHA several times in recent years, and now the agency has proposed a $259,950 fine.

OSHA's Broader Digger Derricks Exemption Withdrawn

Proposed last fall, it would have expanded the existing exemption for digger derricks used by electric utilities. One adverse comment was submitted, so OSHA has withdrawn it for now.

Stakeholders Suggest Holistic Approach to Address Backovers

Camera and sensor technologies, policies, certified spotters, training programs, a companywide ban on cell phone use – the panel of stakeholders at a Feb. 5 OSHA meeting in Arlington, Texas suggested all of these.

Massachusetts Authorities Take Action on Compounding Pharmacies

Partial or complete cease and desist orders were issued to 11 pharmacies for a range of violations. DPH also cited another 21 pharmacies for minor deficiencies that have since been corrected or are being addressed.

Cyprus Grants French Drilling Company Access to Offshore Gas

Working to loosen financial binds, Cyprus is giving foreign drilling companies access to vast amounts of offshore energy.

OSHA Fines Pennsylvania Soft Drink Company Nearly $130,000

Receiving 16 violations, 14 of which were repeat violations, a soft drink bottling company in Pennsylvania owes $129,745 in fines.

OR-OSHA Reminds Employers of Reporting Requirement

Fatalities must be reported within eight hours and overnight hospitalizations within 24 hours.

L&I Selects Contractor for New Computer System

Consilience Software has a 24-month contract to develop the Occupational Health Management System used by the Washington state department to track health care delivery for injured workers.

DOL Officials Mark 20th Anniversary of FMLA

A survey suggests the law has worked well workers and even for employers, according to the agency.

EU Solar Companies Demand High Tariffs for Chinese Competitors

Under allegations of dumping, an investigation has been launched into Chinese manufacturers' role in the European solar market.

Virginia Uranium Mining Ban Remains in Place

Efforts to lift the ban on uranium mining have been given up amid concerns of future uranium contamination.

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